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Codr Family History

Codr 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: Codd, Coder, Cody, Coor, Coda, Corr, Coar, Code, Cott, Boda

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Where is the Codr family from?

You can see how Codr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Codr family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Codr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Codr families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Codr's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Codr families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Codr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Codr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Codr. 70% of Codr men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Farm Operator
    30%

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Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Codr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Codr 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Codr. 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 36 military records available for the last name Codr. For the veterans among your Codr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Codr lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Codr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Codr in 1968 was 78, and 67 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Codr 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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