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Bodinham Family History

Bodinham 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: Bonham, Burnham, Bodin, Dunham, Bingham, Downham, Winham, Bodnar

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Where is the Bodinham family from?

You can see how Bodinham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodinham family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Bodinham families living in Herefordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bodinham's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Bodinham families in 1891.
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What did your Bodinham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bodinham. 100% of Bodinham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Bodinham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodinham 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bodinham. 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 7 military records available for the last name Bodinham. For the veterans among your Bodinham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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