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Kodman Family History

Kodman 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: Kosman, Kolman, Bodman, Todman, Kidman, Korman, Koman, Kopman, Kohman

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Where is the Kodman family from?

You can see how Kodman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kodman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Kodman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kodman family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kodman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kodman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kodman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kodman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kodman. 50% of Kodman men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    50%
  • Tiffle Man
    50%
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Kodman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kodman 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Kodman. 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 57 military records available for the last name Kodman. For the veterans among your Kodman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kodman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kodman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kodman in 1968 was 55, and 90 in 2004.

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