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Bodian Family History

Bodian 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: Bodman, Bodin, Bocian, Bogdan, Boda, Kocian, Bowman, Boden, Budin

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Where is the Bodian family from?

You can see how Bodian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bodian families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Bodian families living in Kent. This was about 61% of all the recorded Bodian's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Bodian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodian 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 Bodian ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bodian. 100% of Bodian women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 821 census records available for the last name Bodian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodian 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Bodian. 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 105 military records available for the last name Bodian. For the veterans among your Bodian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bodian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bodian in 1963 was 66, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodian 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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