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Bodderf Family History

Bodderf 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, Borders, Hodder, Bodden, Boeder, Badder

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Where is the Bodderf family from?

You can see how Bodderf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodderf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bodderf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Bodderf family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodderf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bodderf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodderf 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 8 census records available for the last name Bodderf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodderf 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bodderf. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bodderf. For the veterans among your Bodderf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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