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Bodell Family History

Bodell Name Meaning

English (Midlands): probably a variant of Bodle . Swedish: from bod ‘small hut’ + the suffix -ell a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius. Perhaps an altered form of German Bodelle an occupational name for a beadle. Compare Bittel .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Boden, Torell, Odell, Dovell, Bodwell, Brodell, Bedell, Bowell

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Where is the Bodell family from?

You can see how Bodell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bodell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 60 Bodell families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bodell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bodell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bodell. 24% of Bodell men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Bodell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bodell were Carpenter and Incapacitated. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Bricklayer
    18%
  • Chainmaker H W
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Office Cleaner
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Bodell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bodell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bodell. For the veterans among your Bodell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodell lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Bodell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bodell in 1950 was 59, and 73 in 2004.

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