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Badilla Family History

Badilla Surname Meaning

Spanish: variant of Badillo probably a habitational name from Badilla in Zamora province.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Badilla family from?

You can see how Badilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Badilla family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Badilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Badilla families living in California. This was about 54% of all the recorded Badilla's in USA. California had the highest population of Badilla families in 1880.
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What did your Badilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Badilla. 37% of Badilla 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Warehouseman
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Badilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Badilla 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Badilla. 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 128 military records available for the last name Badilla. For the veterans among your Badilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Badilla lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Badilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Badilla in 1956 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Badilla 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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