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Badker Family History

Badker 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: Baker, Barker, Badger, Banker, Backer, Bader, Bakker, Badder, Marker

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Where is the Badker family from?

You can see how Badker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Badker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Badker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Badker families living in Mississippi. This was about 75% of all the recorded Badker's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Badker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Badker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Badker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Badker. 100% of Badker men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Badker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Badker 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Badker. 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 123 military records available for the last name Badker. For the veterans among your Badker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Badker lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Badker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Badker in 1976 was 65, and 73 in 2004.

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