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Codon Family History

Codon 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: Condon, Cordon, Colon, Coon, Coxon, Jodon, Gordon, Chon, Don, Cowden

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Where is the Codon family from?

You can see how Codon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Codon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Codon families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1920 there was 1 Codon family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Codon's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Codon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Codon 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 Codon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Chauffeur and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Codon. 100% of Codon men worked as a Chauffeur and 100% of Codon women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Chauffeur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Codon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Codon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Codon 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Codon. 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 24 military records available for the last name Codon. For the veterans among your Codon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Codon lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Codon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Codon in 1964 was 68, and 30 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Codon 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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