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Badgeley Family History

Badgeley 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: Badgley, Baddeley, Bagley, Badley, Madeley, Fadeley, Bailey, Barley

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Where is the Badgeley family from?

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

In 1940, Mail Carrier and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Badgeley. 100% of Badgeley men worked as a Mail Carrier and 100% of Badgeley women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Mail Carrier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Badgeley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 816 census records available for the last name Badgeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Badgeley 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Badgeley. 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 166 military records available for the last name Badgeley. For the veterans among your Badgeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Badgeley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Badgeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Badgeley in 1970 was 68, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Badgeley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Badgeley 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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