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Bodus Family History

Bodus 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: Bonus, Bogus, Bolus, Boris, Boda, Boros, Boden, Bos, Rodes, Body

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Where is the Bodus family from?

You can see how Bodus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Bodus families living in Michigan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Bodus's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bodus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodus 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 Bodus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bodus. 67% of Bodus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bodus women worked as a Servant.

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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
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Bodus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Bodus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodus 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Bodus. 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 27 military records available for the last name Bodus. For the veterans among your Bodus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodus lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Bodus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bodus in 1966 was 72, and 50 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodus 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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