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Koder Family History

Koder Surname Meaning

Slovenian: nickname for a person with a curly hair from koder ‘curl’. German (mainly Köder): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Koder family from?

You can see how Koder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koder family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Koder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Koder family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Koder's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Koder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koder 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 Koder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Koder. 24% of Koder men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Koder women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Koder were Carpenter and Presser.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Presser
    50%

What Koder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Koder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koder 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Koder. 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 854 military records available for the last name Koder. For the veterans among your Koder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Koder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Koder in 1962 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Koder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Koder 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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