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Bodecker Family History

Bodecker Surname Meaning

North German (Bödecker): occupational name for a cooper a variant of Bödeker (see Boedeker). Compare Boedecker.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bodecker family from?

You can see how Bodecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodecker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodecker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bodecker families living in Durham. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bodecker's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Bodecker families in 1891.
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What did your Bodecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Fountain Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bodecker. 38% of Bodecker men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bodecker women worked as a Fountain Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bodecker were Proprietor and Inspector.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fountain Clerk
    50%
  • Inspector
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bodecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodecker 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 643 immigration records available for the last name Bodecker. 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 Bodecker. For the veterans among your Bodecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodecker lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Bodecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bodecker in 1946 was 36, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodecker 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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