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Badman Family History

Badman Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): nickname from Middle English badde ‘bad’ in one of its various applications (e.g. ‘wicked evil unfortunate’)

+ mann ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Badman family from?

You can see how Badman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Badman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Badman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 257 Badman families living in Somerset. This was about 51% of all the recorded Badman's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Badman families in 1891.
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What did your Badman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Badman. 14% of Badman men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Badman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Badman were Electrical Engineer and Domestic Help.

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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

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Gardener
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Electrical Engineer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Help
    2%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Badman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Badman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Badman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Badman. For the veterans among your Badman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Badman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Badman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Badman in 1953 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Badman 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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