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Bodvar Family History

Bodvar 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: Bodnar, Boda, Bodner, Bodman, Bonar, Bodmer, Bovard, Bogar, Boyar

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Where is the Bodvar family from?

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

What did your Bodvar ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Bodvar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodvar 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Bodvar. 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 19 military records available for the last name Bodvar. For the veterans among your Bodvar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodvar lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Bodvar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bodvar in 1983 was 89, and 91 in 2003.

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