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Origins of the Batten surname

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We have a total number of 32454 records for people with the last name Batten.

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Where do most Battens live?

In 1921, most Battens lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Battens

How common is your surname?

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

We have 28,300 records for the Batten surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Battens most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Battens.

What are the most common Batten first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Battens

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

Common Female occupations for Battens in 1921
Dressmaker

141

Laundress

97

Domestic Servant

78

Living On Own Means

58

General Servant Domestic

56

Common Male occupations for Battens in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

169

Carpenter

110

Farmer

105

General Labourer

96

Gardener

85

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