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Badden Family History

Badden 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: Hadden, Budden, Barden, Madden, Basden, Bodden, Badder, Bawden

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Where is the Badden family from?

You can see how Badden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Badden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Badden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Badden families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Badden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Badden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Badden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Badden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Badden. 100% of Badden 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Badden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Badden 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Badden. 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 98 military records available for the last name Badden. For the veterans among your Badden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Badden lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Badden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Badden in 1964 was 70, and 71 in 1999.

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