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Bodycott Family History

Bodycott 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: Endicott, Wolcott, Addicott, Boyett, Boyatt, Olcott, Norcott

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Where is the Bodycott family from?

You can see how Bodycott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodycott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bodycott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Bodycott families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodycott's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Bodycott families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodycott surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodycott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bodycott. 100% of Bodycott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 805 census records available for the last name Bodycott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodycott 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Bodycott. 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 59 military records available for the last name Bodycott. For the veterans among your Bodycott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodycott lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bodycott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bodycott in 1967 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodycott 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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