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Origins of the Battell surname

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We have a total number of 1718 records for people with the last name Battell.

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Where do most Battells live?

In 1921, most Battells lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Battells

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,310 records for the Battell surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Battells most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Battells.

What are the most common Battell first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Battell family members

Common jobs for Battells

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Battells in 1921
Dressmaker

10

Housemaid Domestic

6

Milliner

6

Blouse Machinist

4

Carpenter

4

Common Male occupations for Battells in 1921
Carpenter

9

Farm Labourer

6

Cordwainer

5

Gardener

5

Son

5

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