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Cod Family History

Cod Name 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: Codd, Rod, Cord, Cox, Coe, Cody, Cid, Coad, Coy, Coda

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Where is the Cod family from?

You can see how Cod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cod family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cod families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Cod families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cod's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cod families in 1891.
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What did your Cod ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cod. 100% of Cod women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cod 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Cod. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cod. For the veterans among your Cod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cod lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2002, in the United States, Cod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cod in 2001 was 91, and 61 in 2002.

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