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Bodenner Family History

Bodenner 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: Bodner, Brenner, Bonner, Boenker, Benner, Denner, Boehner, Boender

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Where is the Bodenner family from?

You can see how Bodenner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodenner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodenner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Bodenner families living in Kansas. This was about 69% of all the recorded Bodenner's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Bodenner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodenner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodenner ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bodenner ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Bodenner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodenner 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bodenner. 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 40 military records available for the last name Bodenner. For the veterans among your Bodenner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodenner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1984, in the United States, Bodenner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Bodenner in 1964 was 72, and 86 in 1984.

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