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Codwise Family History

Codwise 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: Cowie, Cosse, Corse, Rodis, Cornish, Wise, Corrie, Codding, Comrie

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Where is the Codwise family from?

You can see how Codwise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Codwise family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Codwise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Codwise family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Codwise's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Codwise families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Codwise 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 Codwise ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Codwise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Codwise 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Codwise. 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 171 military records available for the last name Codwise. For the veterans among your Codwise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Codwise lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2000, in the United States, Codwise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Codwise in 1946 was 69, and 75 in 2000.

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