Origins of the Battye surname

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    In 1921, most Battyes lived in yorkshire

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    Common jobs for Battyes

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    Commmon female occupations for Battyes in 1921

    Woollen Weaver

    67

    Weaver

    35

    Dressmaker

    34

    Living On Own Means

    21

    Worsted Spinner

    20

    Commmon male occupations for Battyes in 1921

    Woollen Weaver

    82

    Coal Miner

    58

    Farmer

    54

    Woollen Spinner

    26

    Tailor

    22

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