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Bodrie Family History

Bodrie 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: Boddie, Borie, Boudrie, Bodie, Boris, Bourne, Bode, Borne, Bodin

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Where is the Bodrie family from?

You can see how Bodrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodrie family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bodrie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bodrie families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bodrie's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Bodrie families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodrie 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 Bodrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bodrie. 60% of Bodrie men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Bodrie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Bodrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodrie 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Bodrie. 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 60 military records available for the last name Bodrie. For the veterans among your Bodrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodrie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bodrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bodrie in 1963 was 65, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodrie 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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