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Bodaford Family History

Bodaford 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: Bodiford, Bedford, Botsford, Boufford, Braford, Radford, Rochford

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Where is the Bodaford family from?

You can see how Bodaford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodaford family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bodaford families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bodaford's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Bodaford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodaford 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 86 census records available for the last name Bodaford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodaford 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bodaford. 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 110 military records available for the last name Bodaford. For the veterans among your Bodaford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodaford lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Bodaford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Bodaford in 1985 was 83, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodaford 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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