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Bodtorf Family History

Bodtorf 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: Bottorf, Holtorf, Bottorff, Pottorf, Bodor, Bolter, Boston, Bodner

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Where is the Bodtorf family from?

You can see how Bodtorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodtorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bodtorf families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodtorf's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bodtorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodtorf 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 45 census records available for the last name Bodtorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodtorf 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bodtorf. 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 37 military records available for the last name Bodtorf. For the veterans among your Bodtorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodtorf lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bodtorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bodtorf in 1968 was 59, and 36 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodtorf 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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