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Bodas Family History

Bodas 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, Rodas, Bolas, Bordas, Boas, Bodak, Jonas, Bogdan, Boris, Buda

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Where is the Bodas family from?

You can see how Bodas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Bodas families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodas's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Bodas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Bodas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodas 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Bodas. 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 27 military records available for the last name Bodas. For the veterans among your Bodas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodas lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Bodas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bodas in 1957 was 63, and 93 in 2002.

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