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Bodler Family History

Bodler 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, Bosler, Boller, Bodley, Bodmer, Bodle, Bowler, Boler, Boxler

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Where is the Bodler family from?

You can see how Bodler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Bodler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 52% of all the recorded Bodler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bodler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodler 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 Bodler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bodler. 100% of Bodler men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bodler women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Bodler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Bodler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodler 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Bodler. 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 161 military records available for the last name Bodler. For the veterans among your Bodler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodler lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Bodler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bodler in 1970 was 72, and 92 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodler 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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