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Bodenbender Family History

Bodenbender 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: Bittenbender, Bodenheimer, Rodenberger, Bonenberger, Hohenberger

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Where is the Bodenbender family from?

You can see how Bodenbender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodenbender family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodenbender families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Bodenbender families living in Ohio. This was about 41% of all the recorded Bodenbender's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bodenbender families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodenbender surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodenbender ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bodenbender. 100% of Bodenbender men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Bodenbender women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Bodenbender family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 728 census records available for the last name Bodenbender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodenbender 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Bodenbender. 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 164 military records available for the last name Bodenbender. For the veterans among your Bodenbender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodenbender lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bodenbender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bodenbender in 1963 was 67, and 75 in 2003.

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