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Bodisher Family History

Bodisher 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: Disher, Bosher, Bowsher, Bisher, Fisher, Risher, Bodner, Bosler

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodisher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bodisher ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Bodisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodisher 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bodisher. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bodisher. For the veterans among your Bodisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodisher lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2000, in the United States, Bodisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bodisher in 1994 was 79, and 89 in 2000.

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