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Badenoch Family History

Badenoch Surname Meaning

From the province of Badenoch in Inverness, the name is derived from the Gaelic term bàithteanach.

This term translates to ‘submerged lands,’ which aptly describes the area.

The name refers specifically to the tendency of the river Spey to overflow its banks.

Such natural occurrences have shaped the landscape and the history of the region.

Understanding the etymology provides insight into the geographical features that characterize Badenoch.

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


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You can see how Badenoch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Badenoch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Badenoch families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 29 Badenoch families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Badenoch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Badenoch families in 1891.
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What did your Badenoch ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Badenoch. 100% of Badenoch men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 89% of Badenoch women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Medical Practitioner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

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Passenger Lists

There are 520 immigration records available for the last name Badenoch. 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 270 military records available for the last name Badenoch. For the veterans among your Badenoch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Badenoch lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Badenoch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Badenoch in 1961 was 52, and 87 in 2003.

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