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Kodges Family History

Kodges 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: Hodges, Rodes, Lodge, Borges, Gorges, Kogel, Lodes, Hodes, Hodge

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Where is the Kodges family from?

You can see how Kodges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kodges family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Kodges families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Kodges families living in Angus. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kodges's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Kodges families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kodges 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 74 census records available for the last name Kodges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kodges 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Kodges. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kodges. For the veterans among your Kodges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kodges lifespan?

Average Kodges life expectancy in 1991 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kodges 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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