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Bodee Family History

Bodee 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: Boden, Bode, Bodle, Bodeen, Bovee, Bodek, Bodge, Bodie, Bodey, Bowden

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Where is the Bodee family from?

You can see how Bodee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodee family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bodee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bodee families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodee's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bodee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Bodee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodee 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Bodee. 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 19 military records available for the last name Bodee. For the veterans among your Bodee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodee lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Bodee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bodee in 1961 was 60, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodee 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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