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Bodlien Family History

Bodlien 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: Boden, Bodin, Bolen, Bodley, Bohlen, Holien, Bodle, Bolten, Bodeen

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Bodlien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodlien 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bodlien. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bodlien. For the veterans among your Bodlien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodlien lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Bodlien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bodlien in 1979 was 79, and 75 in 1998.

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