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Badkey Family History

Badkey 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: Badley, Barkey, Bankey, Bakey, Baker, Bailey, Barley, Radney, Barker

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Where is the Badkey family from?

You can see how Badkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Badkey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Badkey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Badkey family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Badkey's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Badkey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Badkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Badkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Badkey. 100% of Badkey women worked as a Maid. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Badkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Badkey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Badkey. 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 11 military records available for the last name Badkey. For the veterans among your Badkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Badkey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Badkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Badkey in 1972 was 71, and 75 in 2003.

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