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Bodmann Family History

Bodmann 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: Bodman, Bohmann, Bormann, Bowman, Bermann, Bollmann, Borgmann, Boman

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Where is the Bodmann family from?

You can see how Bodmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodmann family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bodmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bodmann families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodmann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bodmann families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodmann 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 Bodmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bodmann. 50% of Bodmann women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Bodmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Bodmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodmann 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Bodmann. 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 174 military records available for the last name Bodmann. For the veterans among your Bodmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodmann lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Bodmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bodmann in 1968 was 64, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bodmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodmann 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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