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Bodkins Family History

Bodkins Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bodkin.

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


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Where is the Bodkins family from?

You can see how Bodkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodkins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bodkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Bodkins families living in Middlesex. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bodkins's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Bodkins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodkins 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 Bodkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bodkins. 24% of Bodkins men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Bodkins women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bodkins were Coal Loader and Teacher.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Coal Loader
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bodkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodkins 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Bodkins. 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 527 military records available for the last name Bodkins. For the veterans among your Bodkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodkins lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Bodkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bodkins in 1962 was 72, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodkins 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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