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Bodt Family History

Bodt 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: Boda, Body, Bott, Bode, Bolt, Bodo, Boat, Bodi, Boot, Bort

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Where is the Bodt family from?

You can see how Bodt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Bodt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bodt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bodt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bodt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bodt. 100% of Bodt men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Bodt women worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Bodt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodt 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Bodt. 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 103 military records available for the last name Bodt. For the veterans among your Bodt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Bodt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bodt in 1968 was 81, and 58 in 2004.

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