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Bodges Family History

Bodges 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: Borges, Bodge, Hodges, Boden, Budge, Rodes, Lodge, Bodner, Bode

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Where is the Bodges family from?

You can see how Bodges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodges family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bodges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Bodges families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bodges's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Bodges families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodges 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 Bodges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bodges. 100% of Bodges men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Bodges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodges 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Bodges. 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 86 military records available for the last name Bodges. For the veterans among your Bodges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodges lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Bodges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Bodges in 1975 was 77, and 49 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodges 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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