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Boedy Family History

Boedy 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: Body, Bondy, Boddy, Beedy, Boody, Bond, Boehm, Bold, Boda, Goody

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Where is the Boedy family from?

You can see how Boedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boedy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Boedy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Boedy families living in Illinois. This was about 78% of all the recorded Boedy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Boedy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boedy 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 Boedy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boedy. 100% of Boedy women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Boedy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Boedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boedy 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Boedy. 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 53 military records available for the last name Boedy. For the veterans among your Boedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boedy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Boedy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boedy in 1963 was 90, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boedy 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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