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Bodoff Family History

Bodoff 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: Boroff, Bodo, Boff, Medoff, Rosoff, Beloff, Rogoff, Tordoff, Sadoff

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Where is the Bodoff family from?

You can see how Bodoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bodoff families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bodoff's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Bodoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodoff ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Bodoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodoff 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bodoff. 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 31 military records available for the last name Bodoff. For the veterans among your Bodoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bodoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bodoff in 1964 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

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