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Bodnor Family History

Bodnor 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: Bodner, Bodnar, Bodor, Bono, Bonner, Bonar, Bodo, Borner, Honor

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Where is the Bodnor family from?

You can see how Bodnor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodnor family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bodnor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Bodnor families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bodnor's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bodnor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodnor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodnor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bodnor. 60% of Bodnor 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
    60%
  • Foreman
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
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Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Bodnor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodnor 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Bodnor. 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 45 military records available for the last name Bodnor. For the veterans among your Bodnor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodnor lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Bodnor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bodnor in 1969 was 83, and 85 in 2000.

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