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Coddens Family History

Coddens 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, Cordes, Codding, Colden, Odden, Bodden, Godden, Rodden

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Where is the Coddens family from?

You can see how Coddens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coddens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Coddens families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Coddens's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Coddens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coddens 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 Coddens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coddens. 43% of Coddens men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Farm Hand
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Coddens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Coddens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coddens 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Coddens. 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 41 military records available for the last name Coddens. For the veterans among your Coddens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coddens lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Coddens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Coddens in 1967 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coddens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coddens 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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