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Bodei Family History

Bodei 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: Boden, Bode, Bodi, Bodek, Bodey, Bowden, Borel, Boda, Rode, Rodes

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Where is the Bodei family from?

You can see how Bodei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodei family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bodei families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodei's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bodei families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodei surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodei ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bodei. 100% of Bodei 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 87 census records available for the last name Bodei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodei 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Bodei. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bodei. For the veterans among your Bodei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodei lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bodei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bodei in 1964 was 87, and 72 in 2004.

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