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Codett Family History

Codett 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: Cowett, Cott, Rowett, Corbett, Cockett, Coder, Coslett, Lovett

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Where is the Codett family from?

You can see how Codett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Codett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Codett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Codett families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Codett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Codett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Codett 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 75 census records available for the last name Codett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Codett 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Codett. 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 8 military records available for the last name Codett. For the veterans among your Codett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Codett lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2002, in the United States, Codett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Codett in 1999 was 80, and 44 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Codett 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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