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Codrey Family History

Codrey 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: Cowdrey, Corey, Courey, Jodrey, Cordrey, Conrey, Condrey, Cowley

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Where is the Codrey family from?

You can see how Codrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Codrey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Codrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Codrey family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Codrey's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Codrey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Codrey 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 258 census records available for the last name Codrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Codrey 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Codrey. 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 49 military records available for the last name Codrey. For the veterans among your Codrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Codrey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Codrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Codrey in 1965 was 42, and 102 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Codrey 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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