Origins of the Battles surname
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Interesting facts about Battles
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Battles surname. The oldest one dates back to 1675.
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What are the most common Battles first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Battleses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Battleses in 1921
Charwoman
2
Domestic Serv
2
Domestic Servant
2
Dressmaker
2
Furrier
2
Common male occupations for Battleses in 1921
Farm Hands
22
General Farmers
16
Coal Miner
14
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
8
General Labourer
7
