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Codis Family History

Codis 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: Rodis, Comis, Boris, Codd, Rodes, Solis, Bodin, Coder, Lois, Louis

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Where is the Codis family from?

You can see how Codis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Codis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Codis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Codis families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Codis's in USA. California had the highest population of Codis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Codis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Codis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Codis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Codis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Codis 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Codis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Codis. For the veterans among your Codis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Codis lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Codis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Codis in 1978 was 62, and 91 in 2001.

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