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Boddis Family History

Boddis Surname Meaning

see Boddice.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Boddis family from?

You can see how Boddis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boddis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Boddis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Boddis families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Boddis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Boddis families in 1891.
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What did your Boddis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boddis. 100% of Boddis 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 840 census records available for the last name Boddis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boddis 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Boddis. 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 52 military records available for the last name Boddis. For the veterans among your Boddis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boddis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Boddis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Boddis in 1971 was 75, and 64 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boddis 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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