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Bodgie Family History

Bodgie 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: Bogie, Boddie, Bougie, Bodge, Bodie, Budge, Lodge, Bode, Bogle, Bodin

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Where is the Bodgie family from?

You can see how Bodgie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodgie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Bodgie families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Bodgie family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodgie's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Bodgie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodgie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodgie ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Bodgie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodgie 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Bodgie. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bodgie. For the veterans among your Bodgie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodgie lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Bodgie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bodgie in 1971 was 77, and 77 in 1987.

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