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Badum Family History

Badum 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: Baum, Adam, Bau, Ranum, Babu, Badami, Bade, Bader, Badia, Borum

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Where is the Badum family from?

You can see how Badum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Badum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Badum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Badum families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Badum's in USA. New York had the highest population of Badum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Badum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Badum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Badum. 60% of Badum men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Helper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Badum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Badum 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Badum. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 278 military records available for the last name Badum. For the veterans among your Badum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Badum lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Badum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Badum in 1959 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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