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Badgely Family History

Badgely 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: Badger, Badley, Badgett, Badgley, Ridgely, Fadely, Baggerly, Baddeley

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Where is the Badgely family from?

You can see how Badgely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Badgely family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Badgely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Badgely families living in Ontario. This was about 70% of all the recorded Badgely's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Badgely families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Badgely 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 Badgely ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Badgely. 100% of Badgely men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Badgely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Badgely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Badgely 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Badgely. 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 164 military records available for the last name Badgely. For the veterans among your Badgely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Badgely lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Badgely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Badgely in 1972 was 57, and 75 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Badgely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Badgely 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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