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Badcott Family History

Badcott 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: Walcott, Talcott, Alcott, Badgett, Bacote, Bacot, Baggott, Marcott

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Where is the Badcott family from?

You can see how Badcott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Badcott family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Badcott families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Badcott's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Badcott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Badcott 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 Badcott ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Fisherman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Badcott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Badcott 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Badcott. 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 40 military records available for the last name Badcott. For the veterans among your Badcott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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