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Bodlaender Family History

Bodlaender 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: Bolander, Bohlander, Bohlender, Bolender, Blender, Boulanger

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Where is the Bodlaender family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodlaender 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 Bodlaender ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bodlaender. 100% of Bodlaender women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Bodlaender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodlaender 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Bodlaender. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bodlaender. For the veterans among your Bodlaender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodlaender lifespan?

Average Bodlaender life expectancy in 1976 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodlaender 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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