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Bodain Family History

Bodain 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: Bodin, Bodkin, Bain, Bogdan, Boda, Boden, Budai, Blain, Bodman, Budin

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Where is the Bodain family from?

You can see how Bodain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodain family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Bodain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bodain family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodain's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bodain families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodain 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 Bodain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bodain. 42% of Bodain men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Farm Labor
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Bodain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodain 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Bodain. 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 12 military records available for the last name Bodain. For the veterans among your Bodain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodain lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bodain

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