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Cordrey Family History

Cordrey Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Cordray . Alternatively possibly derived from Old French corderie ‘ropery rope-walk’ taken to mean a worker at a ropery.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cordry, Cordle, Corsey, Cordery, Cordes, Currey, Jodrey, Cowdrey

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Where is the Cordrey family from?

You can see how Cordrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cordrey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 116 Cordrey families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Cordrey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cordrey families in 1891.
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What did your Cordrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cordrey. 37% of Cordrey men worked as a Builders Labourer and 86% of Cordrey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cordrey were Civil Servant and Shorthand Typist. .

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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 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    37%
  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Photographer
    19%
  • Civil Servant
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Cordrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordrey 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 569 immigration records available for the last name Cordrey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cordrey. For the veterans among your Cordrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordrey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cordrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cordrey in 1959 was 58, and 73 in 2004.

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