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Cody Family History

Cody Surname Meaning

Irish (Kilkenny): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Óda ‘son of Óda’ a personal name of ancient Germanic origin introduced into Ireland by the Normans.

This name was taken by a family in Kilkenny formerly known as Archdeacon.

English (Middlesex): perhaps from a diminutive of the Old English personal name Coda of unexplained etymology.

Americanized form of Coty 1 a surname of French origin (see Cote).

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


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Where is the Cody family from?

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 USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 58 Cody families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Cody's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cody families in 1891.
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What did your Cody ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cody. 62% of Cody men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Cody women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cody were Public Works Contractors Labourer Heavy Work and Charwoman.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    62%
  • Builders Labourer
    17%
  • Colliery Repairer Heavy Work
    12%
  • Public Works Contractors Labourer Heavy Work
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Daily Domestic
    3%
  • Charwoman
    3%

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Passenger Lists

There are 13,000 immigration records available for the last name Cody. 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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There are 18,000 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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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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