Bodie History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe origins of the Bodie surname date back to the time of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It comes from an early member of the family who was a person with a striking physique. Early Origins of the Bodie familyThe surname Bodie was first found in Hampshire where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Bodie familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bodie research. Another 135 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1296, 1597, 1688 and 1754 are included under the topic Early Bodie History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bodie Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Bodie has been spelled many different ways, including Body, Boddy, Boddie, Bodie, Bode, Bodhy, Bodin, Bott, Botter, Bodds, Bods, Botty and many more. Early Notables of the Bodie familyAnother 30 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bodie Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bodie RankingIn the United States, the name Bodie is the 10,807th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Bodie family to IrelandSome of the Bodie 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.
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Bodies to arrive in North America: Bodie Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Bodie Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Bodie Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
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