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Bodayla Family History

Bodayla 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, Bala, Body, Bolla, Balla, Bodell, Ojala, Kodama, Bodle, Rogalla

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Where is the Bodayla family from?

You can see how Bodayla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodayla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bodayla families living in Washington. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bodayla's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Bodayla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodayla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodayla ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Bodayla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodayla 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bodayla. 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 Bodayla. For the veterans among your Bodayla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodayla lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Bodayla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bodayla in 1978 was 86, and 88 in 2001.

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