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Boddorf Family History

Boddorf 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: Nondorf, Holdorf, Batdorf, Bendorf, Bottorf, Burdorf, Bodor, Goddard

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Where is the Boddorf family from?

You can see how Boddorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boddorf family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Boddorf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Boddorf family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Boddorf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Boddorf families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boddorf 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 Boddorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boddorf. 43% of Boddorf men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Miner
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Boddorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Boddorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boddorf 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Boddorf. 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 40 military records available for the last name Boddorf. For the veterans among your Boddorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boddorf lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Boddorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Boddorf in 1953 was 37, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boddorf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boddorf 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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