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Bodenhorn Family History

Bodenhorn 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: Badenhop, Biedenharn, Dodenhoff, Benson, Boden, Denton, Bohnhoff

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Where is the Bodenhorn family from?

You can see how Bodenhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodenhorn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodenhorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Bodenhorn families living in Herefordshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bodenhorn's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Bodenhorn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodenhorn 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 Bodenhorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bodenhorn. 64% of Bodenhorn men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Bodenhorn women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bodenhorn were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    64%
  • Farm Operator
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    67%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Bodenhorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bodenhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodenhorn 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Bodenhorn. 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 284 military records available for the last name Bodenhorn. For the veterans among your Bodenhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodenhorn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bodenhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Bodenhorn in 1962 was 79, and 52 in 2003.

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