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Kodner Family History

Kodner Surname Meaning

Jewish: habitational name for someone from Kodnya a place in Ukraine. Compare Codner.

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


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Where is the Kodner family from?

You can see how Kodner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kodner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kodner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kodner families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Kodner's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kodner families in 1920.
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What did your Kodner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kodner. 100% of Kodner men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kodner women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Kodner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Kodner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kodner 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Kodner. 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 48 military records available for the last name Kodner. For the veterans among your Kodner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kodner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kodner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kodner in 1963 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kodner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kodner 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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