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Bodka Family History

Bodka 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: Boda, Budka, Boka, Buda, Boden, Bora, Body, Oda, Toda, Bode

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Where is the Bodka family from?

You can see how Bodka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Bodka families living in Wisconsin. This was about 69% of all the recorded Bodka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bodka families in 1880.
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What did your Bodka ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Bodka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodka 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bodka. 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 16 military records available for the last name Bodka. For the veterans among your Bodka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodka lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Bodka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bodka in 1977 was 75, and 81 in 1990.

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