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Bodart Family History

Bodart Name Meaning

Walloon and northern French (mainly Pas-de-Calais): from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements bodo ‘messenger’ + hard ‘bold hardy’.

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


Similar surnames: Bovard, Bart, Bogart, Bozard, Cozart, Bonar, Bolar, Bogar, Bedard

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Where is the Bodart family from?

You can see how Bodart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bodart family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bodart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Bodart families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bodart's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bodart families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bodart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bodart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bodart. 20% of Bodart men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Bodart women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bodart were Snapper and House Wife. .

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Snapper
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • House Wife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bodart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bodart 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Bodart. 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 279 military records available for the last name Bodart. For the veterans among your Bodart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bodart lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Bodart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bodart in 1957 was 59, and 66 in 2004.

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