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Badson Family History

Badson 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: Badon, Bason, Madson, Balson, Gadson, Babson, Barson, Batson, Ladson

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Where is the Badson family from?

You can see how Badson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Badson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Badson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Badson families living in Worcestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Badson's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Badson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Badson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Badson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Badson. 100% of Badson 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 727 census records available for the last name Badson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Badson 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Badson. 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 70 military records available for the last name Badson. For the veterans among your Badson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Badson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Badson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Badson in 1965 was 49, and 83 in 2003.

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