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Kodiak Family History

Kodiak 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: Kozak, Kocian, Hodak, Kobak, Konik, Kosak, Kozik, Rodia, Kosik, Diak

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Where is the Kodiak family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kodiak 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 Kodiak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trade was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kodiak. 100% of Kodiak men worked as a Trade. .

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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 1940

  • Trade
    100%
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Kodiak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kodiak 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Kodiak. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kodiak. For the veterans among your Kodiak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kodiak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Kodiak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kodiak in 1968 was 79, and 85 in 2001.

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