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Bodwin Family History

Bodwin 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: Bodin, Bodkin, Botwin, Godwin, Baldwin, Boden, Bodman, Budin, Edwin

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Where is the Bodwin family from?

You can see how Bodwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bodwin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Bodwin families living in Devon. This was about 28% of all the recorded Bodwin's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Bodwin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodwin 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 Bodwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bodwin. 35% of Bodwin men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Bodwin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bodwin were Tinker Cutter and Stenographer.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Tinker Cutter
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bodwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodwin 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Bodwin. 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 186 military records available for the last name Bodwin. For the veterans among your Bodwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodwin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Bodwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Bodwin in 1964 was 84, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodwin 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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