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Badtke Family History

Badtke 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: Bradtke, Radtke, Bade, Bakke, Battle, Barthe, Backe, Badie, Balke

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Where is the Badtke family from?

You can see how Badtke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Badtke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Badtke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Badtke family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Badtke's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Badtke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Badtke 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 Badtke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Badtke. 29% of Badtke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Badtke women worked as a Maid.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Badtke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 985 census records available for the last name Badtke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Badtke 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 308 immigration records available for the last name Badtke. 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 380 military records available for the last name Badtke. For the veterans among your Badtke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Badtke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Badtke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Badtke in 1959 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Badtke 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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