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Bodenshatz Family History

Bodenshatz 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: Bodenschatz, Bogenschutz, Bodenstein, Openshaw, Odenthal, Bodenhamer

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Where is the Bodenshatz family from?

You can see how Bodenshatz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodenshatz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodenshatz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Bodenshatz families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bodenshatz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bodenshatz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodenshatz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodenshatz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bodenshatz. 100% of Bodenshatz 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Bodenshatz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodenshatz 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bodenshatz. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bodenshatz. For the veterans among your Bodenshatz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodenshatz lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2003, in the United States, Bodenshatz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bodenshatz in 1997 was 96, and 60 in 2003.

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