Bodwell Family History

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Bodwell Name Meaning

English: origin uncertain. Perhaps a variant of Bidwell or possibly Bardwell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Bodell, Bowell, Bonwell, Bedwell, Bordwell, Bidwell, Rodwell, Oswell

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Bodwell Family Origin

Where is the Bodwell family from?

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You can see how Bodwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bodwell families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 50 Bodwell families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Bodwell's in the UK. London had the highest population of Bodwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Bodwell Family Occupations

What did your Bodwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Miner Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Bodwell. 20% of Bodwell men worked as a Coal Miner Heavy Worker and 50% of Bodwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bodwell were Laboratory Assistant (traines) and Office Cleaner

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Coal Miner Heavy Worker
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • H M S Caradoe
    20%
  • Laboratory Assistant (traines)
    20%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Domestic Servant
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Office Cleaner
    13%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Bodwell Historical Records

What Bodwell family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Bodwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodwell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 708 immigration records available for the last name Bodwell. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bodwell. For the veterans among your Bodwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Bodwell Life Expectancy

What is the average Bodwell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bodwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bodwell in 1953 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bodwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodwell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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