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Bodsford Family History

Bodsford 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: Bodiford, Botsford, Bassford, Bedford, Horsford, Ponsford, Boufford

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Where is the Bodsford family from?

You can see how Bodsford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodsford family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bodsford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bodsford families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodsford's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Bodsford families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodsford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodsford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bodsford. 50% of Bodsford men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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What Bodsford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Bodsford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodsford 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bodsford. 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 81 military records available for the last name Bodsford. For the veterans among your Bodsford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodsford lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Bodsford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Bodsford in 1954 was 36, and 48 in 2003.

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