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Bodl Family History

Bodl 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: Boda, Body, Bode, Bodo, Boll, Bodi, Bohl, Bodle, Bol, Boal

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Where is the Bodl family from?

You can see how Bodl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bodl family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodl's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Bodl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodl 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 113 census records available for the last name Bodl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodl 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Bodl. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bodl. For the veterans among your Bodl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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