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Bodell Family History

Bodell Surname Meaning

English (Midlands): probably a variant of Bodle.

Swedish: from bod ‘small hut’ + the suffix -ell a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

Perhaps an altered form of German Bodelle an occupational name for a beadle.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bodell family from?

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 United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Bodell families living in Alberta. This was about 27% of all the recorded Bodell's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Bodell families in 1911.
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What did your Bodell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Religieuse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bodell. 100% of Bodell men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Bodell women worked as a Religieuse.

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Religieuse
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 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 Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bodell. 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 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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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.

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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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