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Boddiger Family History

Boddiger 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: Boddie, Biediger, Biddinger, Boddicker, Roediger, Bolliger, Bodner

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Where is the Boddiger family from?

You can see how Boddiger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boddiger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Boddiger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Boddiger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Boddiger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Boddiger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boddiger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Boddiger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Boddiger. 100% of Boddiger 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 89 census records available for the last name Boddiger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boddiger 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Boddiger. 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 20 military records available for the last name Boddiger. For the veterans among your Boddiger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boddiger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Boddiger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Boddiger in 1963 was 85, and 88 in 1999.

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