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Bodsen Family History

Bodsen 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, Bossen, Bodeen, Boisen, Bodden, Bosen, Boesen, Boysen, Bowden

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Where is the Bodsen family from?

You can see how Bodsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bodsen families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bodsen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bodsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodsen 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 Bodsen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Bodsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodsen 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Bodsen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bodsen. For the veterans among your Bodsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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