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Codus Family History

Codus 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: Copus, Codd, Rodes, Cyrus, Rodis, Claus, Coder, Cadmus, Lodes, Cordes

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Where is the Codus family from?

You can see how Codus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Codus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Codus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Codus family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Codus's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Codus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Codus 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 33 census records available for the last name Codus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Codus 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Codus. 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 Codus. For the veterans among your Codus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Codus lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Codus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Codus in 1980 was 65, and 77 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Codus 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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