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Kodger Family History

Kodger 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: Koger, Koder, Rodger, Kader, Kober, Roder, Lodge, Kopper, Ledger

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Where is the Kodger family from?

You can see how Kodger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kodger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kodger families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Kodger families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Kodger's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Kodger families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kodger 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 Kodger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kodger. 100% of Kodger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kodger women worked as a Housework.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Kodger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Kodger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kodger 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kodger. 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 90 military records available for the last name Kodger. For the veterans among your Kodger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kodger lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Kodger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kodger in 1969 was 85, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kodger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kodger 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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