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Codgen Family History

Codgen 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: Hodgen, Dodgen, Cogen, Cowden, Boden, Lodge, Cogan, Bogen, Morgen

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Where is the Codgen family from?

You can see how Codgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Codgen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Codgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Codgen family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Codgen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Codgen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Codgen 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 22 census records available for the last name Codgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Codgen 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Codgen. 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 15 military records available for the last name Codgen. For the veterans among your Codgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Codgen lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Codgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Codgen in 1987 was 75, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Codgen 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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