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Bodell Name Meaning

English (Midlands): of uncertain origin; perhaps a variant of Beadle. Swedish: from bod ‘small hut’ + -ell, a frequent suffix of surnames, from the Latin adjectival ending -elius. Perhaps an altered spelling of German Bodelle, an occupational name for a beadle. Compare Bittel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Boden, Torell, Odell, Dovell, Bodwell, Brodell, Bedell, Bowell

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Bodell Family Origin

Where is the Bodell family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Bodell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bodell families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Bodell family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Bodell's in the USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Bodell families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Bodell Family Occupations

    What did your Bodell ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, Farmer, Carpenter and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Bodell. The most common Bodell occupation in the USA was Farmer. 18% of Bodell's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Bodell family was Bricklayer.

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    • Farmer

      18%

    • Carpenter

      11%

    • Keeping House

      11%

    • Bricklayer

      3%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bodell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Bodell Historical Records

    What Bodell family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bodell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Bodell. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bodell. For the veterans among your Bodell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Bodell Life Expectancy

    What is the average Bodell lifespan?

    Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Bodell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bodell in 1950 was 59, and 73 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bodell

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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