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Budgett Family History

Budgett Surname Meaning

English (Somerset and Gloucestershire): nickname from Middle English bouget ‘leather bag or wallet’.

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


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Where is the Budgett family from?

You can see how Budgett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Budgett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Budgett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Budgett families living in Somerset. This was about 31% of all the recorded Budgett's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Budgett families in 1891.
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What did your Budgett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Sugan Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Budgett. 100% of Budgett men worked as a Sugan Merchant and 82% of Budgett 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

  • Sugan Merchant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    14%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Budgett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Budgett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Budgett 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 348 immigration records available for the last name Budgett. 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 216 military records available for the last name Budgett. For the veterans among your Budgett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Budgett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Budgett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Budgett in 1963 was 72, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Budgett 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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