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Bodahl Family History

Bodahl 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: Lodahl, Boda, Dahl, Bahl, Bohl, Bodell, Rosdahl, Opdahl, Nordahl

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Where is the Bodahl family from?

You can see how Bodahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodahl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bodahl family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodahl's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Bodahl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodahl 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 65 census records available for the last name Bodahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodahl 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Bodahl. 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 Bodahl. For the veterans among your Bodahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodahl lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Bodahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bodahl in 1969 was 32, and 91 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodahl 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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