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Badten Family History

Badten 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: Baten, Baeten, Baden, Batten, Basten, Barten, Boden, Kasten, Garten

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Where is the Badten family from?

You can see how Badten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Badten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Badten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Badten family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Badten's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Badten families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Badten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Badten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Badten. 34% of Badten men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Badten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Badten 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Badten. 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 30 military records available for the last name Badten. For the veterans among your Badten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Badten lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Badten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Badten in 1957 was 38, and 88 in 2003.

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