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Bodal Family History

Bodal 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: Boda, Bobal, Bodak, Badal, Boal, Nodal, Borel, Bogdan, Beal, Buda

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Where is the Bodal family from?

You can see how Bodal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bodal family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bodal's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Bodal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodal ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Pattern Maker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Bodal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodal 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Bodal. 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 75 military records available for the last name Bodal. For the veterans among your Bodal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodal lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Bodal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bodal in 1965 was 81, and 88 in 2003.

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