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Badner Family History

Badner 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: Bodner, Bradner, Badger, Bader, Ladner, Banner, Budner, Basner

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Where is the Badner family from?

You can see how Badner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Badner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Badner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Badner families living in Lancashire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Badner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Badner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Badner 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 Badner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Badner. 38% of Badner men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Badner women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Badner were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Badner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Badner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Badner 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 506 immigration records available for the last name Badner. 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 179 military records available for the last name Badner. For the veterans among your Badner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Badner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Badner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Badner in 1966 was 87, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Badner 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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