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Bodill Family History

Bodill Surname Meaning

see Bodell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Bodill family from?

You can see how Bodill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bodill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Bodill families living in Staffordshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Bodill's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Bodill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodill 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 Bodill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bodill. 100% of Bodill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bodill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodill 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Bodill. 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 115 military records available for the last name Bodill. For the veterans among your Bodill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodill lifespan?

Average Bodill life expectancy in 1979 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodill 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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