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Origins of the Batts surname

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We have a total number of 6274 records for people with the last name Batts.

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Where do most Battses live?

In 1921, most Battses lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Battses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 5,720 records for the Batts surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Battses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Batts first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Battses

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

Common Female occupations for Battses in 1921
Dressmaker

28

Domestic Servant

27

General Servant Domestic

21

Laundress

20

Servant

15

Common Male occupations for Battses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

52

Farm Labourer

37

Farm Hands

31

Carpenter

25

General Labourer

17

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