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Codyre Family History

Codyre 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: Coyne, Coder, Cody, Coderre, Core, Coyle, Code, Coye, Moore, Cocke

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Where is the Codyre family from?

You can see how Codyre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Codyre family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Codyre families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Codyre families living in Cornwall. This was about 57% of all the recorded Codyre's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Codyre families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Codyre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Codyre ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Codyre. 100% of Codyre men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 883 census records available for the last name Codyre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Codyre 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Codyre. 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 52 military records available for the last name Codyre. For the veterans among your Codyre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Codyre lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Codyre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Codyre in 1979 was 84, and 86 in 1995.

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