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Bodah Family History

Bodah Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Canadian Beaudin Compare Boda 5.

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


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Where is the Bodah family from?

You can see how Bodah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodah family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodah families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Bodah families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodah's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bodah families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodah 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 Bodah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bodah. 44% of Bodah men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Bodah women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bodah were Farmer and Maid.

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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
    44%
  • Farm Laborer
    32%
  • Fireman
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bodah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodah 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Bodah. 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 123 military records available for the last name Bodah. For the veterans among your Bodah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodah lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Bodah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bodah in 1956 was 35, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodah 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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