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Bodtman Family History

Bodtman 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: Bodman, Boatman, Bowman, Notman, Wortman, Portman, Oatman, Cotman

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Where is the Bodtman family from?

You can see how Bodtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodtman family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Bodtman family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodtman's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Bodtman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodtman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodtman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bodtman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Bodtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodtman 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bodtman. 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 1 military records available for the last name Bodtman. For the veterans among your Bodtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodtman lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Bodtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bodtman in 1980 was 97, and 85 in 1995.

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