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Codier Family History

Codier 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: Coder, Rodier, Codner, Cordier, Cozier, Dodier, Cooper, Cover, Roder

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Where is the Codier family from?

You can see how Codier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Codier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Codier families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Codier families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Codier's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Codier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Codier 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 116 census records available for the last name Codier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Codier 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Codier. 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 2 military records available for the last name Codier. For the veterans among your Codier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Codier lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Codier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Codier in 1981 was 81, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Codier 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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