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Codie Family History

Codie 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: Condie, Cowie, Rodie, Colie, Bodie, Code, Cocke, Rode, Conte, Codd

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Where is the Codie family from?

You can see how Codie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Codie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Codie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Codie families living in British Columbia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Codie's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Codie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Codie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Codie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Codie 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Codie. 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 65 military records available for the last name Codie. For the veterans among your Codie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Codie lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Codie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Codie in 1965 was 78, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Codie 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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