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Bödecker Family History

Bödecker 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: Decker, Lydecker, Dicker, Ducker, Strecker, Ecker, Necker, Recker

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bödecker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bödecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Fountain Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bödecker. 38% of Bödecker men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bödecker women worked as a Fountain Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bödecker were Proprietor and Inspector. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fountain Clerk
    50%
  • Inspector
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bödecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bödecker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Bödecker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bödecker. For the veterans among your Bödecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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