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Bodenhausen Family History

Bodenhausen 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: Bettenhausen, Oberhausen, Bodenhamer, Obenhaus, Kornhauser

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Where is the Bodenhausen family from?

You can see how Bodenhausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodenhausen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodenhausen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Bodenhausen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodenhausen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bodenhausen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodenhausen 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 Bodenhausen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bodenhausen. 50% of Bodenhausen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Bodenhausen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Bodenhausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodenhausen 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Bodenhausen. 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 Bodenhausen. For the veterans among your Bodenhausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodenhausen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Bodenhausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bodenhausen in 1971 was 86, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bodenhausen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodenhausen 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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