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Bodem Family History

Bodem 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, Bodek, Odem, Bodey, Bowden, Borel, Boehm, Boda, Rode

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Where is the Bodem family from?

You can see how Bodem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Bodem families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Bodem's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bodem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodem 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 Bodem ancestors do for a living?

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

What Bodem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Bodem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodem 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Bodem. 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 225 military records available for the last name Bodem. For the veterans among your Bodem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodem lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bodem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bodem in 1965 was 60, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodem 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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