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Bodilsen Family History

Bodilsen 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: Boisen, Olsen, Boden, Bouillon, Bodin, Bolen, Bodley, Bohlen, Bodle

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Where is the Bodilsen family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodilsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bodilsen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Bodilsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodilsen 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Bodilsen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Bodilsen. For the veterans among your Bodilsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodilsen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Bodilsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bodilsen in 1971 was 87, and 74 in 1993.

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