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Bodd Family History

Bodd 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: Bond, Bold, Boda, Codd, Dodd, Body, Bode, Bodo, Budd, Bodi

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Where is the Bodd family from?

You can see how Bodd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodd family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bodd families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bodd families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bodd's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bodd families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodd 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Bodd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodd 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Bodd. 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 140 military records available for the last name Bodd. For the veterans among your Bodd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodd lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Bodd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bodd in 1972 was 49, and 53 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodd 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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