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Bodyfelt Family History

Bodyfelt 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: Bodell, Borchelt, Bodwell, Boysel, Coffelt, Boyett, Borgelt, Boyet

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Where is the Bodyfelt family from?

You can see how Bodyfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodyfelt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bodyfelt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bodyfelt family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodyfelt's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bodyfelt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodyfelt 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 Bodyfelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bodyfelt. 100% of Bodyfelt men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Bodyfelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Bodyfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodyfelt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bodyfelt. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bodyfelt. For the veterans among your Bodyfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodyfelt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Bodyfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bodyfelt in 1968 was 58, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodyfelt 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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