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Bodenheim Family History

Bodenheim 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: Bodenheimer, Rosenheim, Oppenheim, Borsheim, Bodenstein, Bernheim

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Where is the Bodenheim family from?

You can see how Bodenheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodenheim family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodenheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bodenheim families living in Mississippi. This was about 53% of all the recorded Bodenheim's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Bodenheim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodenheim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodenheim ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Manager
    100%
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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Bodenheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodenheim 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Bodenheim. 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 61 military records available for the last name Bodenheim. For the veterans among your Bodenheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodenheim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Bodenheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bodenheim in 1964 was 86, and 84 in 2001.

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