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Bodford Family History

Bodford 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: Bodiford, Bedford, Radford, Bradford, Ledford, Buford, Bamford

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Where is the Bodford family from?

You can see how Bodford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bodford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Bodford families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Bodford's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Bodford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodford 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 Bodford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bodford. 33% of Bodford men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bodford women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bodford were Truck Driver and Farm Labor.

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Farm Labor
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bodford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodford 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Bodford. 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 197 military records available for the last name Bodford. For the veterans among your Bodford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodford lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2002, in the United States, Bodford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bodford in 1943 was 24, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodford 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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