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Codley Family History

Codley 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: Cowley, Coley, Bodley, Copley, Corley, Cooley, Godley, Comley, Colley

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Where is the Codley family from?

You can see how Codley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Codley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Codley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Codley family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Codley's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Codley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Codley 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 242 census records available for the last name Codley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Codley 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Codley. 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 64 military records available for the last name Codley. For the veterans among your Codley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Codley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1988, in the United States, Codley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Codley in 1965 was 77, and 81 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Codley 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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