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Bodyer Family History

Bodyer 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: Bodner, Bodmer, Boyer, Bowyer, Bouyer, Boozer, Boden, Bolter, Roder

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Where is the Bodyer family from?

You can see how Bodyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodyer family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bodyer family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodyer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bodyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodyer 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 31 census records available for the last name Bodyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodyer 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bodyer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bodyer. For the veterans among your Bodyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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