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Bodager Family History

Bodager 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: Bodamer, Bodner, Bolger, Badger, Brager, Bodmer, Borger, Boerger

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Where is the Bodager family from?

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

What did your Bodager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bodager. 50% of Bodager men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Bodager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodager 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bodager. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Bodager. For the veterans among your Bodager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodager lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Bodager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bodager in 1972 was 64, and 98 in 2003.

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