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Bodinger Family History

Bodinger 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: Bedinger, Budinger, Bobinger, Bolinger, Bidinger, Beringer, Bodner

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Where is the Bodinger family from?

You can see how Bodinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Bodinger families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bodinger's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bodinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodinger 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 Bodinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bodinger. 20% of Bodinger men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Bodinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Bodinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodinger 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Bodinger. 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 50 military records available for the last name Bodinger. For the veterans among your Bodinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Bodinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bodinger in 1965 was 73, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bodinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodinger 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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