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Badall Family History

Badall Name 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: Badal, Ball, Badami, Sandall, Bagnall, Bodell, Beardall, Adell, Dall

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Where is the Badall family from?

You can see how Badall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Badall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Badall families living in Illinois. This was about 43% of all the recorded Badall's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Badall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Badall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Badall ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Badall ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Badall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Badall 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Badall. 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 14 military records available for the last name Badall. For the veterans among your Badall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Badall lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Badall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Badall in 1968 was 72, and 80 in 1999.

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