Codner History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Codner is Anglo-Saxon in origin. It was a name given to a person who worked as a cordwainer. Early Origins of the Codner familyThe surname Codner was first found in Devon, where they held a family seat from ancient times. This name is one of the few trade names as a shoemaker. in the west country of England. Early History of the Codner familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Codner research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1100, 1170, 1173, 1221, 1281, 1292, 1346 and 1642 are included under the topic Early Codner History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Codner Spelling VariationsUntil the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Codner include Codner, Codnor, Codnar and others. Early Notables of the Codner familyDistinguished members of the family include
Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Codner were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records: Codner Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Codner Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
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