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Bodefeld Family History

Bodefeld 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, Bodiford, Kornfeld, Hosfeld, Bodell, Boegel, Benefield

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Where is the Bodefeld family from?

You can see how Bodefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodefeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodefeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Bodefeld families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodefeld's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bodefeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodefeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodefeld ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Bodefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodefeld 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Bodefeld. 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 40 military records available for the last name Bodefeld. For the veterans among your Bodefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodefeld lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Bodefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bodefeld in 1967 was 66, and 86 in 1998.

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