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Codney Family History

Codney 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: Rodney, Corney, Coney, Cooney, Codner, Cudney, Cotney, Sidney, Cowley

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Where is the Codney family from?

You can see how Codney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Codney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Codney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Codney families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Codney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Codney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Codney 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 304 census records available for the last name Codney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Codney 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Codney. 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 106 military records available for the last name Codney. For the veterans among your Codney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Codney lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Codney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Codney in 1972 was 81, and 43 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Codney 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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