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Codmann Family History

Codmann 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: Bodman, Cotman, Todman, Redmann, Ohmann, Domann, Homann, Hormann

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Where is the Codmann family from?

You can see how Codmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Codmann family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Codmann family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Codmann's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Codmann families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Codmann 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 26 census records available for the last name Codmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Codmann 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Codmann. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Codmann. For the veterans among your Codmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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