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Codel Family History

Codel 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: Godel, Coder, Model, Hodel, Covel, Code, Borel, Rode, Cowden, Codd

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Where is the Codel family from?

You can see how Codel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Codel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Codel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Codel family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Codel's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Codel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Codel 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 131 census records available for the last name Codel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Codel 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Codel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Codel. For the veterans among your Codel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Codel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Codel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Codel in 1969 was 88, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Codel 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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