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Bodyfield Family History

Bodyfield 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: Bonfield, Byfield, Brayfield, Bonifield, Holyfield, Bloomfield

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Where is the Bodyfield family from?

You can see how Bodyfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodyfield family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bodyfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bodyfield family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodyfield's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bodyfield families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodyfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodyfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bodyfield. 100% of Bodyfield men worked as a Farmer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Bodyfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodyfield 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bodyfield. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bodyfield. For the veterans among your Bodyfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodyfield lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Bodyfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bodyfield in 1965 was 87, and 100 in 2001.

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