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Bodek Family History

Bodek Surname Meaning

Jewish: occupational name from Hebrew bodek ‘ritual slaughtering inspector’.

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


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Where is the Bodek family from?

You can see how Bodek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Bodek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Bodek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bodek families in 1920.
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What did your Bodek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bodek. 29% of Bodek men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Bodek women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bodek were Salesman and Charwoman.

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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
    29%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Charwoman
    14%

What Bodek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Bodek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodek 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 449 immigration records available for the last name Bodek. 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 424 military records available for the last name Bodek. For the veterans among your Bodek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Bodek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bodek in 1958 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodek 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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