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Bodstein Family History

Bodstein 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: Holstein, Goldstein, Bodenstein, Blustein, Burstein, Goodstein

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Where is the Bodstein family from?

You can see how Bodstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodstein family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Bodstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Bodstein families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodstein's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bodstein families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodstein 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 21 census records available for the last name Bodstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodstein 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Bodstein. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bodstein. For the veterans among your Bodstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodstein lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodstein 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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