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Origins of the Boden surname

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We have a total number of 29392 records for people with the last name Boden.

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Where do most Bodens live?

In 1921, most Bodens lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bodens

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 25,500 records for the Boden surname. The oldest one dates back to 1532.

Who were Bodens most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Boden first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bodens

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Bodens in 1921
Dressmaker

92

Domestic Servant

52

General Servant Domestic

49

Laundress

45

At Home

44

Common Male occupations for Bodens in 1921
Coal Miner

170

General Labourer

70

Waterman

62

Clerk

56

Farmer

48

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