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Bodelson Family History

Bodelson 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: Belson, Adelson, Broderson, Fogelson, Bolson, Bondeson, Powelson

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Where is the Bodelson family from?

You can see how Bodelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodelson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bodelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Bodelson families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodelson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Bodelson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bodelson. 75% of Bodelson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bodelson women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    75%
  • Farm
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Bodelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodelson 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Bodelson. 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 127 military records available for the last name Bodelson. For the veterans among your Bodelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodelson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Bodelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bodelson in 1967 was 77, and 65 in 2004.

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