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Bodel Family History

Bodel 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: Borel, Boden, Bode, Godel, Model, Bodell, Bedel, Bogel, Bobel, Hodel

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Where is the Bodel family from?

You can see how Bodel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bodel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Bodel families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Bodel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bodel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bodel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bodel. 40% of Bodel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bodel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodel 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Bodel. 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 356 military records available for the last name Bodel. For the veterans among your Bodel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1997, in the United States, Bodel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bodel in 1956 was 71, and 85 in 1997.

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