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Bodelin Family History

Bodelin 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: Boden, Bodin, Belin, Bodell, Bodeen, Bodkin, Bolin, Bollin, Modlin

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Where is the Bodelin family from?

You can see how Bodelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodelin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bodelin family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodelin's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bodelin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodelin 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 26 census records available for the last name Bodelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodelin 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Bodelin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bodelin. For the veterans among your Bodelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodelin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Bodelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bodelin in 1974 was 74, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodelin 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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