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Bodwen Family History

Bodwen 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: Boden, Bowen, Bodeen, Bodden, Bowden, Botten, Bower, Bodner, Bode

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Where is the Bodwen family from?

You can see how Bodwen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodwen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodwen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bodwen family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodwen's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Bodwen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodwen 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 28 census records available for the last name Bodwen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodwen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bodwen. 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 Bodwen. For the veterans among your Bodwen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodwen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Bodwen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bodwen in 1977 was 68, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodwen 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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