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Bodenhoffer Family History

Bodenhoffer 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: Dudenhoeffer, Bodenheimer, Dodenhoff, Bodenhamer, Bohnhoff, Butenhoff

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Where is the Bodenhoffer family from?

You can see how Bodenhoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodenhoffer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodenhoffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Bodenhoffer families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodenhoffer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Bodenhoffer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Bodenhoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodenhoffer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bodenhoffer. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bodenhoffer. For the veterans among your Bodenhoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodenhoffer lifespan?

Average Bodenhoffer life expectancy in 1976 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodenhoffer 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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