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Badward Family History

Badward 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: Edward, Bayard, Hayward, Baynard, Bedard, Bankard, Banwart, Ballard

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Where is the Badward family from?

You can see how Badward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Badward family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Badward families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Badward's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Badward families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Badward ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Badward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Badward 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Badward. 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 1 military records available for the last name Badward. For the veterans among your Badward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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