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Bodet Family History

Bodet 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: Boden, Bode, Bonet, Bodek, Boyet, Bodey, Bowden, Borel, Boda, Rode

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Where is the Bodet family from?

You can see how Bodet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bodet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bodet family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bodet's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Bodet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bodet. 100% of Bodet women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Bodet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodet 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 657 immigration records available for the last name Bodet. 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 156 military records available for the last name Bodet. For the veterans among your Bodet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodet lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Bodet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bodet in 1968 was 72, and 93 in 2004.

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