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Coddon Family History

Coddon 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: Condon, Cordon, Gordon, Cowden, Codd, Colton, London, Cardon, Cotton

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Where is the Coddon family from?

You can see how Coddon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coddon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Coddon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Coddon family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Coddon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Coddon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coddon 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 Coddon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coddon. 100% of Coddon men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Coddon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coddon 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Coddon. 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 47 military records available for the last name Coddon. For the veterans among your Coddon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coddon lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Coddon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Coddon in 1949 was 54, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coddon 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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