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Bodia Family History

Bodia 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: Boda, Bodin, Badia, Bodi, Rodia, Bodie, Boria, Boris, Buda, Boden

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Where is the Bodia family from?

You can see how Bodia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bodia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Bodia families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodia's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Bodia families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodia 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 Bodia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bodia. 100% of Bodia women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bodia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Bodia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodia 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Bodia. 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 Bodia. For the veterans among your Bodia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodia lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1979, in the United States, Bodia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bodia in 1978 was 86, and 94 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bodia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodia 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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