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Bodens Family History

Bodens 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, Bowens, Boyens, Bowden, Rodes, Bode, Bogen, Bodin, Ovens

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Where is the Bodens family from?

You can see how Bodens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bodens family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bodens's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Bodens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodens 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 154 census records available for the last name Bodens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodens 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Bodens. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bodens. For the veterans among your Bodens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodens lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Bodens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bodens in 1971 was 90, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodens 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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