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Bodgen Family History

Bodgen 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, Bogen, Bodeen, Bodden, Hodgen, Dodgen, Borgen, Bodge, Bowden

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Where is the Bodgen family from?

You can see how Bodgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodgen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bodgen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Bodgen family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodgen's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Bodgen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodgen 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 175 census records available for the last name Bodgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodgen 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Bodgen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Bodgen. For the veterans among your Bodgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodgen lifespan?

Average Bodgen life expectancy in 1974 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodgen 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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