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Bodanis Family History

Bodanis 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: Danis, Banis, Bolanos, Bonis, Joanis, Bogdan, Boris, Boda, Boland

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Where is the Bodanis family from?

You can see how Bodanis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodanis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bodanis family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bodanis's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bodanis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodanis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodanis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bodanis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Bodanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodanis 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Bodanis. 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 Bodanis. For the veterans among your Bodanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodanis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Bodanis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Bodanis in 1966 was 65, and 86 in 1991.

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