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Bodder Family History

Bodder 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: Bodner, Bodmer, Border, Hodder, Bodden, Boeder, Badder, Bonder

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Where is the Bodder family from?

You can see how Bodder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bodder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Bodder families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Bodder's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bodder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodder 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 Bodder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bodder. 34% of Bodder men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bodder women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Hired Hand
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Butcher
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Bodder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bodder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodder 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Bodder. 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 139 military records available for the last name Bodder. For the veterans among your Bodder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodder lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Bodder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Bodder in 1947 was 40, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bodder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodder 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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