Show ContentsBodey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The name Bodey is an ancient Anglo-Saxon name that was given to a person who was a person with a striking physique.

Early Origins of the Bodey family

The surname Bodey was first found in Hampshire where they held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Bodey family

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Bodey Spelling Variations

Only recently has spelling become standardized in the English language. As the English language evolved in the Middle Ages, the spelling of names changed also. The name Bodey has undergone many spelling variations, including Body, Boddy, Boddie, Bodie, Bode, Bodhy, Bodin, Bott, Botter, Bodds, Bods, Botty and many more.

Early Notables of the Bodey family

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Ireland Migration of the Bodey family to Ireland

Some of the Bodey family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.


Australia Bodey migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Bodey Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • John Bodey, aged 42, a carpenter, who arrived in South Australia in 1853 aboard the ship "Marshall Bennett" 1

USS Arizona
  • Mr. Edward R. Bodey, American Boatswain's Mate Second Class working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he survived the sinking 2


  1. South Australian Register Friday 29 April 1853. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Marshall Bennett 1853. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/marshallbennett1853.shtml
  2. Pearl Harbour: USS Arizona Casualties List Pearl Harbour December 7, 1941. (Retrieved 2018, July 31st). Retrieved from http://pearl-harbor.com/arizona/casualtylist.html


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