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Boder Family History

Boder Surname Meaning

English: occupational name from Old English bodere ‘announcer messenger’. German (Böder): see Boeder.

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


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Where is the Boder family from?

You can see how Boder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Boder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Boder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Boder families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Boder's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Boder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Boder 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 Boder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Boder. 19% of Boder men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Boder women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Boder were Manager and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Manager
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Saleslady
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Maid
    14%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Boder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Boder 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 973 immigration records available for the last name Boder. 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 508 military records available for the last name Boder. For the veterans among your Boder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Boder lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Boder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Boder in 1963 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Boder 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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