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Bodson Family History

Bodson 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: Boyson, Bosson, Bonson, Bolson, Hodson, Dodson, Benson, Boden, Boston

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Where is the Bodson family from?

You can see how Bodson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Bodson families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bodson's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Bodson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bodson. 100% of Bodson 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 Bodson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodson 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Bodson. 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 121 military records available for the last name Bodson. For the veterans among your Bodson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Bodson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bodson in 1966 was 89, and 80 in 2001.

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