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Battleman Family History

Battleman Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Batterman, Castleman, Bateman, Gittleman, Mittleman, Alleman, Battle

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Where is the Battleman family from?

You can see how Battleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battleman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Battleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Battleman families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Battleman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Battleman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Battleman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Battleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Battleman. 100% of Battleman men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Battleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battleman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 65 immigration records available for the last name Battleman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Battleman. For the veterans among your Battleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Battleman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Battleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Battleman in 1966 was 52, and 58 in 2004.

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