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Bodwell Family History

Bodwell Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Bidwell or possibly Bardwell.

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


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Where is the Bodwell family from?

You can see how Bodwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bodwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Bodwell families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Bodwell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bodwell families in 1911.
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What did your Bodwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bodwell. 100% of Bodwell men worked as a Labourer.

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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%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Bodwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodwell 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 708 immigration records available for the last name Bodwell. 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 Bodwell. For the veterans among your Bodwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodwell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bodwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bodwell in 1953 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bodwell 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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