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Cody Name Meaning

Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cuidighthigh (see Cuddihy). Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Óda ‘son of Óda’, a personal name of Germanic origin, introduced into Ireland by the Normans. This name was taken by a family in Kilkenny formerly known as Archdeacon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Codd, Corda, Bondy, Corn, Cady, Gory, Goy, Caddy, Cords, Godby

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Cody Family Origin

Where is the Cody family from?

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You can see how Cody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cody family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cody families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 86 Cody families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Cody's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cody families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cody surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Cody Family Occupations

What did your Cody ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, Farmer, Student and Labourer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Cody. The most common Cody occupation in Canada was Farmer. 39% of Cody's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Cody family was School Teacher.

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  • Farmer

    39%

  • Student

    7%

  • Labourer

    7%

  • School Teacher

    7%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cody ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Cody Historical Records

What Cody family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cody census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Cody. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cody. For the veterans among your Cody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Cody Life Expectancy

What is the average Cody lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Cody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cody in 1942 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cody 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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