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Origins of the Badley surname

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About the Badleys

We have a total number of 4579 records for people with the last name Badley.

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Where do most Badleys live?

In 1921, most Badleys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Badleys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 3,900 records for the Badley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.

Who were Badleys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Badleys.

What are the most common Badley first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Badleys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Badleys in 1921
Dressmaker

25

General Servant Domestic

12

Charwoman

11

House Servant

11

Living On Own Means

11

Common Male occupations for Badleys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

35

Coal Miner

17

Farmer

16

Farm Labourer

13

Blacksmith

11

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