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Bodong Family History

Bodong 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: Boden, Dong, Boone, Bodin, Bodo, Badon, Bordon, Boron, Budlong

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Where is the Bodong family from?

You can see how Bodong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodong family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bodong families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodong's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Bodong families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodong surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodong ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Bodong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodong 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Bodong. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bodong. For the veterans among your Bodong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodong lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Bodong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bodong in 1968 was 80, and 97 in 1994.

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