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Bodtker Family History

Bodtker 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: Bodeker, Bolter, Bodner, Boenker, Bodmer, Booker, Bowker, Boker

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Where is the Bodtker family from?

You can see how Bodtker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodtker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodtker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Bodtker families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodtker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bodtker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodtker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodtker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bodtker. 100% of Bodtker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bodtker women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Bodtker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Bodtker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodtker 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Bodtker. 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 35 military records available for the last name Bodtker. For the veterans among your Bodtker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodtker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Bodtker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bodtker in 1964 was 57, and 95 in 2001.

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