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Badu Family History

Badu Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bau, Babu, Bade, Basu, Radu, Bado, Bady, Bard, Bao, Abu

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Where is the Badu family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Badu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Badu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Badu. 100% of Badu men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Badu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Badu 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Badu. 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 28 military records available for the last name Badu. For the veterans among your Badu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Badu lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Badu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Badu in 1969 was 60, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Badu 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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