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Bodaken Family History

Bodaken Name 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, Bodeen, Bodkin, Bodeker, Boyken, Bodak, Bodden, Bohlken

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodaken 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 can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bodaken ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Bodaken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodaken 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Bodaken. 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 5 military records available for the last name Bodaken. For the veterans among your Bodaken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodaken lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Bodaken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bodaken in 1970 was 59, and 82 in 1998.

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