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Bodier Family History

Bodier 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: Bodner, Bodmer, Rodier, Bobier, Dodier, Bosier, Bodie, Boozer, Boden

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Where is the Bodier family from?

You can see how Bodier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Bodier family living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodier's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Bodier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodier 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 168 census records available for the last name Bodier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodier 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Bodier. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bodier. For the veterans among your Bodier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodier lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1986, in the United States, Bodier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bodier in 1956 was 65, and 73 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodier 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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