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Badsey Family History

Badsey Surname Meaning

From Badsey (Worcs), which is recorded as Badesei in 1086 and Baddeseye in 129. The place-name probably derives from an Old English personal name *Bæddi (genitive *Bæddes) + ēg ‘island’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Badsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Badsey family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Badsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Badsey families living in Worcestershire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Badsey's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Badsey families in 1891.
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What did your Badsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Badsey. 100% of Badsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 790 census records available for the last name Badsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Badsey 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Badsey. 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 45 military records available for the last name Badsey. For the veterans among your Badsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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