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Boddam Family History

Boddam 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: Bogdan, Boda, Bodman, Bolam, Bodnar, Bonham, Bordas, Boddie, Badham

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Where is the Boddam family from?

You can see how Boddam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boddam family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Boddam families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Boddam families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boddam's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boddam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boddam 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 Boddam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Boddam. 100% of Boddam women worked as a Private Means.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Boddam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boddam 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Boddam. 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 39 military records available for the last name Boddam. For the veterans among your Boddam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boddam lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boddam 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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