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Boodey Family History

Boodey 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: Boody, Bodey, Bowden, Pooley, Boozer, Boden, Goody, Boone, Body, Bode

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Where is the Boodey family from?

You can see how Boodey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boodey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Boodey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Boodey family living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boodey's in USA. New Hampshire and 1 other state had the highest population of Boodey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boodey 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 Boodey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Boy Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boodey. 100% of Boodey women worked as a Boy Inspector.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Boy Inspector
    100%

What Boodey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Boodey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boodey 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Boodey. 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 34 military records available for the last name Boodey. For the veterans among your Boodey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boodey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Boodey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Boodey in 1966 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Boodey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boodey 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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