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Boody Family History

Boody Surname Meaning

English: variant of Booty.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Boody family from?

You can see how Boody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boody family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boody families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Boody families living in Norfolk. This was about 23% of all the recorded Boody's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Boody families in 1891.
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What did your Boody ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Boody. 100% of Boody men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Boody women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housekeeper
    19%

What Boody family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Boody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boody 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 666 immigration records available for the last name Boody. 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 886 military records available for the last name Boody. For the veterans among your Boody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boody lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Boody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Boody in 1957 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boody 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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