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Boodger Family History

Boodger 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: Goodger, Boozer, Bodner, Bolger, Badger, Bodmer, Borger, Booker

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Where is the Boodger family from?

You can see how Boodger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boodger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Boodger families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boodger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Boodger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boodger 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 Boodger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boodger. 100% of Boodger men worked as a Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Boodger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Boodger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boodger 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Boodger. 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 43 military records available for the last name Boodger. For the veterans among your Boodger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boodger lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Boodger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Boodger in 1978 was 82, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boodger 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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