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Badill Family History

Badill 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: Badillo, Madill, Badilla, Brill, Basil, Ball, Bill, Hamill, Dill

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Where is the Badill family from?

You can see how Badill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Badill family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Badill families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Badill family living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Badill's in USA. Virginia and 1 other state had the highest population of Badill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Badill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Badill ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Badill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Badill 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Badill. 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 9 military records available for the last name Badill. For the veterans among your Badill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Badill lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Badill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Badill in 1984 was 75, and 1 in 1999.

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