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Badala Family History

Badala 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: Vadala, Badal, Bala, Badami, Badia, Rajala, Balla, Padula, Basara

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Where is the Badala family from?

You can see how Badala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Badala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Badala families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Badala's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Badala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Badala 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 Badala ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Press Operator
    100%

What Badala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Badala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Badala 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Badala. 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 25 military records available for the last name Badala. For the veterans among your Badala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Badala lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Badala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Badala in 1951 was 47, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Badala 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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