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Bodziak Family History

Bodziak 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: Dziak, Bozak, Bodak, Bozik, Brodzik, Budzik, Bozick, Dudziak, Kozak

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Where is the Bodziak family from?

You can see how Bodziak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodziak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Bodziak families living in Michigan. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bodziak's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bodziak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodziak 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 Bodziak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bodziak. 55% of Bodziak men worked as a Miner and 60% of Bodziak women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bodziak were Photographer and Battery Hand.

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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

  • Miner
    55%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Photographer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Battery Hand
    40%

What Bodziak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Bodziak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodziak 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Bodziak. 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 262 military records available for the last name Bodziak. For the veterans among your Bodziak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodziak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bodziak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bodziak in 1963 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodziak 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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