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Bodrey Family History

Bodrey 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: Bodley, Jodrey, Boldrey, Bodey, Borel, Boden, Body, Bodner, Bode

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Where is the Bodrey family from?

You can see how Bodrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodrey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bodrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Bodrey family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodrey's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Bodrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerical Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bodrey. 100% of Bodrey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bodrey women worked as a Clerical Work. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Bodrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodrey 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 Bodrey. 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 17 military records available for the last name Bodrey. For the veterans among your Bodrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodrey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bodrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Bodrey in 1964 was 58, and 73 in 2004.

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