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Baddell Family History

Baddell 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: Caddell, Waddell, Bardell, Bandel, Bagwell, Cardell, Kardell

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Where is the Baddell family from?

You can see how Baddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baddell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Baddell families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Baddell family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Baddell's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Baddell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Baddell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Baddell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Baddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baddell 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Baddell. 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 24 military records available for the last name Baddell. For the veterans among your Baddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baddell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1985, in the United States, Baddell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Baddell in 1972 was 83, and 93 in 1985.

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