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Codwell Family History

Codwell 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: Colwell, Cordwell, Cowell, Rodwell, Corwell, Cadwell, Bodwell

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Where is the Codwell family from?

You can see how Codwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Codwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Codwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Codwell families living in Leicestershire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Codwell's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Codwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Codwell 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 Codwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Codwell. 48% of Codwell men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Codwell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Codwell were Proprietor and Stenographer.

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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
    48%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    38%
  • Housework
    38%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Codwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 909 census records available for the last name Codwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Codwell 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Codwell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 74 military records available for the last name Codwell. For the veterans among your Codwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Codwell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Codwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Codwell in 1975 was 84, and 82 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Codwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Codwell 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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