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Codgill Family History

Codgill 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: Cowgill, Cougill, Coghill, Cogbill, Dodrill, Cargill, Orgill, Cohill

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Where is the Codgill family from?

You can see how Codgill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Codgill family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Codgill families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Codgill's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Codgill families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Codgill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Codgill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Codgill. 100% of Codgill men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Codgill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Codgill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Codgill 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Codgill. 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 18 military records available for the last name Codgill. For the veterans among your Codgill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Codgill lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1997, in the United States, Codgill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Codgill in 1980 was 66, and 36 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Codgill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Codgill 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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