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Bodensch Family History

Bodensch 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: Boesch, Bensch, Boden, Bench, Rensch, Bosch, Borsch, Bodenschatz

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Where is the Bodensch family from?

You can see how Bodensch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodensch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bodensch families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Bodensch family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodensch's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Bodensch families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Bodensch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodensch 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bodensch. 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 41 military records available for the last name Bodensch. For the veterans among your Bodensch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodensch lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodensch 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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