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Bodenhammer Family History

Bodenhammer 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: Bodenhamer, Bodenheimer, Derhammer, Weidenhammer, Boehmer

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Where is the Bodenhammer family from?

You can see how Bodenhammer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodenhammer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bodenhammer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bodenhammer families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bodenhammer's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Bodenhammer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodenhammer 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 Bodenhammer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bodenhammer. 55% of Bodenhammer men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bodenhammer 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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    46%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Bodenhammer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bodenhammer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodenhammer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Bodenhammer. 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 183 military records available for the last name Bodenhammer. For the veterans among your Bodenhammer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodenhammer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1998, in the United States, Bodenhammer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bodenhammer in 1956 was 65, and 86 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bodenhammer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodenhammer 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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