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Baddorf Family History

Baddorf 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: Batdorf, Kasdorf, Waldorf, Baddour, Handorf, Badder, Badders, Bendorf

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Where is the Baddorf family from?

You can see how Baddorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baddorf family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Baddorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Baddorf family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Baddorf's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Baddorf families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baddorf 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 Baddorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Examiner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Baddorf. 40% of Baddorf men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Baddorf women worked as an Examiner.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Plumber
    20%
  • Knitter
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Examiner
    100%

What Baddorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Baddorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baddorf 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Baddorf. 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 88 military records available for the last name Baddorf. For the veterans among your Baddorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baddorf lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Baddorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Baddorf in 1966 was 63, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baddorf 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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