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Boddin Family History

Boddin 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: Bodin, Boddie, Bodkin, Bodden, Buddin, Boldin, Goddin, Bowden, Bogdan

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Where is the Boddin family from?

You can see how Boddin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boddin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Boddin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Boddin family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Boddin's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Boddin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boddin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 805 census records available for the last name Boddin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boddin 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Boddin. 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 82 military records available for the last name Boddin. For the veterans among your Boddin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boddin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1968, in the United States, Boddin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Boddin in 1965 was 64, and 70 in 1968.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boddin 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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