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Codgan Family History

Codgan 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: Cogan, Colgan, Coggan, Coogan, Corgan, Organ, Bodman, Logan, Morgan

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Where is the Codgan family from?

You can see how Codgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Codgan family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Codgan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Codgan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Codgan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Codgan 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 30 census records available for the last name Codgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Codgan 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 Codgan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Codgan. For the veterans among your Codgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Codgan lifespan?

Average Codgan life expectancy in 2000 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Codgan 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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