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Bodard Family History

Bodard 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: Bovard, Bedard, Bogard, Board, Bodart, Bozard, Godard, Boward, Bard

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Where is the Bodard family from?

You can see how Bodard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Bodard families living in Quebec. This was about 81% of all the recorded Bodard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bodard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodard 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 Bodard ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Mnagre were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bodard. 53% of Bodard men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Bodard women worked as a Mnagre.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    53%
  • Journalier
    18%
  • Charretier
    18%
  • Mcanicien
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Mnagre
    100%

What Bodard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Bodard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodard 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Bodard. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bodard. For the veterans among your Bodard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodard lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Bodard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Bodard in 1971 was 72, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodard 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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