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Bodamer Family History

Bodamer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Bodmer. Compare Buttermore.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bodamer family from?

You can see how Bodamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodamer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bodamer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bodamer family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bodamer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bodamer families in 1891.
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What did your Bodamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bodamer. 20% of Bodamer men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Bodamer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bodamer were Clerk and House Wife.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • House Wife
    34%

What Bodamer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bodamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodamer 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Bodamer. 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 544 military records available for the last name Bodamer. For the veterans among your Bodamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodamer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bodamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bodamer in 1952 was 48, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodamer 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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