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Bodow Family History

Bodow 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: Bodo, Borow, Bodoh, Bodor, Boda, Bow, Boros, Boden, Brow, Body

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Where is the Bodow family from?

You can see how Bodow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bodow families living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodow's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Bodow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodow 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 Bodow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Junk Dealer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bodow. 100% of Bodow men worked as a Junk Dealer.

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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

  • Junk Dealer
    100%

What Bodow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Bodow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodow 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Bodow. 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 37 military records available for the last name Bodow. For the veterans among your Bodow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodow lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Bodow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bodow in 1967 was 55, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bodow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodow 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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