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Badgett Family History

Badgett Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Baggott.

Jewish (American): adoption of the English surname (see 1 above) in place of some similar (like-sounding) Jewish name.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Badgett family from?

You can see how Badgett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Badgett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Badgett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Badgett families living in Yorkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Badgett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Badgett families in 1891.
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What did your Badgett 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 Badgett. 100% of Badgett men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 100% of Badgett 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Badgett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Badgett 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Badgett. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Badgett. For the veterans among your Badgett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Badgett lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Badgett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Badgett in 1944 was 25, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Badgett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Badgett 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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