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Boddan Family History

Boddan 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: Bogdan, Bodman, Bodden, Bowden, Boda, Bowman, Jordan, Boden, Bodin

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Where is the Boddan family from?

You can see how Boddan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boddan family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Boddan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Boddan families living in Isle of Man. This was about 67% of all the recorded Boddan's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Boddan families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Boddan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Boddan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boddan 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Boddan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Boddan. For the veterans among your Boddan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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