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Codner Family History

Codner Surname Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name from Cudmore (Farm) in Bampton (Devon) with -mor altered in pronunciation to -ner. Compare Cudney. Americanized form of Jewish Kodner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Codner family from?

You can see how Codner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Codner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Codner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 27 Codner families living in New Brunswick. This was about 57% of all the recorded Codner's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Codner families in 1911.
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What did your Codner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Codner. 28% of Codner men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    28%
  • Tailor
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Printer
    19%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 880 immigration records available for the last name Codner. 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 996 military records available for the last name Codner. For the veterans among your Codner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Codner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Codner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Codner in 1962 was 52, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Codner 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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