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Coddin Family History

Coddin 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: Codding, Goddin, Cowdin, Cousin, Cowden, Codd, Condon, Bodin, Cordon

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Where is the Coddin family from?

You can see how Coddin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coddin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Coddin families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 8 Coddin families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Coddin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Coddin families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Coddin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coddin 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Coddin. 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 9 military records available for the last name Coddin. For the veterans among your Coddin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coddin lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Coddin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Coddin in 1988 was 12, and 58 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coddin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coddin 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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