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Boodry Family History

Boodry 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: Bowdry, Boody, Goody, Body, Moody, Bondy, Baldry, Brody, Woody, Boor

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Where is the Boodry family from?

You can see how Boodry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boodry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boodry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Boodry families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Boodry's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Boodry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boodry 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 Boodry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boodry. 38% of Boodry men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Boodry women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boodry were Farm Work and 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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farm Work
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Boodry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Boodry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boodry 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Boodry. 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 184 military records available for the last name Boodry. For the veterans among your Boodry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boodry lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Boodry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Boodry in 1960 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boodry 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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