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Badland Family History

Badland Surname Meaning

probably from Badland in Kinnerton (Radnors) itself from an Old English given name Badda + land ‘land’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Badland family from?

You can see how Badland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Badland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Badland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Badland families living in Yorkshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Badland's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Badland families in 1891.
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What did your Badland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Badland. 60% of Badland men worked as a Farm Assistant and 92% of Badland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Badland were General Labourer and Shop Keeper (general).

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Assistant
    60%
  • General Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Shop Keeper (general)
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Badland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Badland census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 142 immigration records available for the last name Badland. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 171 military records available for the last name Badland. For the veterans among your Badland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Badland lifespan?

Average Badland life expectancy in 1968 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Badland ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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