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Bodé Family History

Bodé Surname 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, Bode, Bodo, Bodi, Bond, Bo, Bold, Rode, Bow

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Where is the Bodé family from?

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What did your Bodé ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bodé. 71% of Bodé men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bodé women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bodé were Labourer and Mone.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    71%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Mone
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bodé. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodé 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 Bodé. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Bodé. For the veterans among your Bodé ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodé lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bodé

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