Origins of the Battensby surname
About the Battensbys
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Interesting facts about Battensby
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Battensby surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
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What are the most common Battensby first names?
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William
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Battensbys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Battensbys in 1921
Living On Own Means
5
Dressmaker
4
General Servant Domestic
4
Boat Builder Daur
3
Domestic Servant
3
Common male occupations for Battensbys in 1921
Coal Miner
16
Blacksmith
10
Coal Miner Hewer
8
Plumber
8
Drapers Assistant
7
