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Bodge Family History

Bodge Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Budge.

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


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Where is the Bodge family from?

You can see how Bodge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bodge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Bodge families living in Ontario. This was about 29% of all the recorded Bodge's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bodge families in 1911.
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What did your Bodge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bodge. 27% of Bodge men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Bodge women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bodge were Painter and Stitcher.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Saleslady
    10%
  • Stitcher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bodge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodge 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 588 immigration records available for the last name Bodge. 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 845 military records available for the last name Bodge. For the veterans among your Bodge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodge lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bodge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bodge in 1963 was 83, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodge 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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