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Bodiker Family History

Bodiker 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: Bodeker, Bodner, Boenker, Bodmer, Booker, Bowker, Boker, Boedeker

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Where is the Bodiker family from?

You can see how Bodiker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodiker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodiker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Bodiker families living in Ohio. This was about 52% of all the recorded Bodiker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bodiker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodiker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodiker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bodiker. 56% of Bodiker 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
    56%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Janitor
    23%
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Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Bodiker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodiker 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Bodiker. 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 148 military records available for the last name Bodiker. For the veterans among your Bodiker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodiker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bodiker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Bodiker in 1964 was 70, and 25 in 2004.

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