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Coody Family History

Coody Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Cody.

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


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Where is the Coody family from?

You can see how Coody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coody family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Coody families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Coody families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Coody's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coody families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coody surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Coody ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Coody. 100% of Coody 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Coody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coody 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 729 immigration records available for the last name Coody. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Coody. For the veterans among your Coody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coody lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Coody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Coody in 1951 was 29, and 73 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coody 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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