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Codell Family History

Codell Surname Meaning

from Middle English codel codul ‘cuttlefish’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Codell family from?

You can see how Codell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Codell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Codell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Codell families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Codell's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Codell families in 1911.
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What did your Codell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Codell. 43% of Codell men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Codell women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Codell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Codell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Codell 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Codell. 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 36 military records available for the last name Codell. For the veterans among your Codell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Codell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Codell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Codell in 1963 was 42, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Codell 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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