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Bodaly Family History

Bodaly 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: Bodily, Boda, Body, Bodley, Bodell, Bodle, Bialy, Bodart, Bobal, Daly

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Where is the Bodaly family from?

You can see how Bodaly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodaly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Bodaly families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Bodaly families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Bodaly's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Bodaly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodaly 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 Bodaly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Worker Gamekeeper and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bodaly. 100% of Bodaly men worked as a Farm Worker Gamekeeper and 100% of Bodaly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Worker Gamekeeper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bodaly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Bodaly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodaly 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Bodaly. 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 25 military records available for the last name Bodaly. For the veterans among your Bodaly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodaly lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Bodaly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bodaly in 1988 was 69, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodaly 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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