Battershell Family History

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Battershell Name Meaning

English: probably a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place; the forms Battershall and Battershill are also found.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Potterfield, Bottrell, Tattersall, Butterfield, Wetherell, Catterall

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Battershell Family Origin

Where is the Battershell family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Battershell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Battershell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Battershell families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Battershell families living in Arkansas. This was about 40% of all the recorded Battershell's in the USA. Arkansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Battershell families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Battershell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Battershell Family Occupations

    What did your Battershell ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Battershell occupation in the USA was Farmer. 57% of Battershell's were Farmers. Farmer, Keeping House and Farm Labor were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Battershell. A less common occupation for the Battershell family was Merchant.

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    • Farmer

      57%

    • Keeping House

      17%

    • Farm Labor

      4%

    • Merchant

      4%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Battershell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Battershell Historical Records

    What Battershell family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Battershell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Battershell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 201 immigration records available for the last name Battershell. 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 Card

    There are 471 military records available for the last name Battershell. For the veterans among your Battershell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Battershell Life Expectancy

    What is the average Battershell lifespan?

    Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Battershell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Battershell in 1962 was 73, and 94 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Battershell

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Battershell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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