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Bodea Family History

Bodea 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: Boda, Boden, Bode, Bodek, Boyea, Bodey, Bowden, Borel, Rode, Buda

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Where is the Bodea family from?

You can see how Bodea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodea family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bodea families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Bodea families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodea's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Bodea families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodea 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 86 census records available for the last name Bodea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodea 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Bodea. 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 21 military records available for the last name Bodea. For the veterans among your Bodea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodea lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Bodea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bodea in 1964 was 69, and 41 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodea 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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