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Codden Family History

Codden 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: Cowden, Colden, Odden, Bodden, Godden, Rodden, Cadden, Couden, Bowden

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Where is the Codden family from?

You can see how Codden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Codden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Codden families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 3 Codden families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Codden's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Codden families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Codden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Codden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Codden. 100% of Codden men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Codden women worked as a Manager.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Codden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Codden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Codden 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Codden. 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 53 military records available for the last name Codden. For the veterans among your Codden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Codden lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Codden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Codden in 1967 was 68, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Codden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Codden 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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