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Bada Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a place called Bada in Asturias.

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


Similar surnames: Sada, Boda, Bara, Basa, Baba, Rada, Buda, Banda, Bala, Lada

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Where is the Bada family from?

You can see how Bada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bada family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Bada families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bada's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bada families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bada. 44% of Bada men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bada women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bada were Helper and Seamstress. .

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    44%
  • Helper
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bada 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 940 immigration records available for the last name Bada. 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 366 military records available for the last name Bada. For the veterans among your Bada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bada lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bada in 1963 was 64, and 76 in 2003.

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