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Bodker Family History

Bodker 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: Bodner, Bodmer, Booker, Bowker, Boker, Bodeker, Boeker, Bocker, Baker

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Where is the Bodker family from?

You can see how Bodker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bodker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Bodker families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Bodker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bodker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bodker. 100% of Bodker 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Bodker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodker 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Bodker. 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 146 military records available for the last name Bodker. For the veterans among your Bodker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodker lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Bodker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Bodker in 1958 was 54, and 77 in 2003.

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