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Badbear Family History

Badbear Surname 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: Barber, Badger, Bader, Barbeau, Bamber, Baber, Badder, Badeau, Bear

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Where is the Badbear family from?

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

There are 139 census records available for the last name Badbear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Badbear 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Badbear. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Badbear. For the veterans among your Badbear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Badbear lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Badbear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Badbear in 1962 was 54, and 43 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Badbear ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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