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Bodary Family History

Bodary 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: Bodart, Boda, Body, Bonar, Bodley, Bodnar, Bovard, Bogar, Boyar

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Where is the Bodary family from?

You can see how Bodary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodary family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodary families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bodary family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodary's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Bodary families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bodary. 72% of Bodary 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
    72%
  • New Worker
    29%
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Census Records

There are 419 census records available for the last name Bodary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodary 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Bodary. 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 54 military records available for the last name Bodary. For the veterans among your Bodary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodary lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bodary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bodary in 1965 was 69, and 33 in 2004.

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