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Bodenhimer Family History

Bodenhimer 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: Bodenheimer, Bodenhamer, Boehmer, Bornheimer, Misenhimer, Bodner

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Where is the Bodenhimer family from?

You can see how Bodenhimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodenhimer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bodenhimer family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bodenhimer's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Bodenhimer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodenhimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Bodenhimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Bodenhimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodenhimer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bodenhimer. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bodenhimer. For the veterans among your Bodenhimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodenhimer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Bodenhimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bodenhimer in 1971 was 65, and 87 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodenhimer 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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