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Bodda Family History

Bodda 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: Boda, Bolda, Borda, Boddy, Rodda, Bogda, Boyda, Bogdan, Bond, Bold

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Where is the Bodda family from?

You can see how Bodda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Bodda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Bodda families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodda's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bodda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodda 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 Bodda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bodda. 50% of Bodda men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Bodda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodda 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bodda. 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 51 military records available for the last name Bodda. For the veterans among your Bodda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodda lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Bodda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bodda in 1969 was 63, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodda 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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