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Codian Family History

Codian Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cobian, Kocian, Cogan, Bodman, Bodin, Cotman, Domian, Coan, Todman

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Where is the Codian family from?

You can see how Codian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Codian family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Codian families were found in USA in 1880, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Codian family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Codian's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Codian families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Codian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Codian 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Codian. 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 8 military records available for the last name Codian. For the veterans among your Codian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Codian lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Codian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Codian in 1969 was 82, and 79 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Codian 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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