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Bodnam Family History

Bodnam 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: Bodnar, Boda, Bodner, Bodman, Bonar, Bolam, Bonham, Bona, Badham

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Where is the Bodnam family from?

You can see how Bodnam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodnam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bodnam family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodnam's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bodnam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodnam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Bodnam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodnam 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bodnam. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bodnam. For the veterans among your Bodnam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodnam lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1981, in the United States, Bodnam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Bodnam in 1978 was 89, and 88 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodnam 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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