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Bodenhoff Family History

Bodenhoff 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: Dodenhoff, Bohnhoff, Butenhoff, Benhoff, Bogdanoff, Badenhop, De Hoff

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Where is the Bodenhoff family from?

You can see how Bodenhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodenhoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodenhoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bodenhoff families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bodenhoff's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bodenhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodenhoff 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 88 census records available for the last name Bodenhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodenhoff 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Bodenhoff. 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 33 military records available for the last name Bodenhoff. For the veterans among your Bodenhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodenhoff lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1984, in the United States, Bodenhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bodenhoff in 1978 was 86, and 86 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodenhoff 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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