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Codburn Family History

Codburn 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: Colburn, Coburn, Cogburn, Cockburn, Cobern, Woodburn, Redburn

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Where is the Codburn family from?

You can see how Codburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Codburn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Codburn families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1880 there was 1 Codburn family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Codburn's in USA. California had the highest population of Codburn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Codburn 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 7 census records available for the last name Codburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Codburn 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Codburn. 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 1 military records available for the last name Codburn. For the veterans among your Codburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Codburn lifespan?

Average Codburn life expectancy in 1963 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Codburn 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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