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Cordry Family History

Cordry Name Meaning

English: variant of Cordray .

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


Similar surnames: Cordrey, Cordery, Corry, Cowdery, Cory, Cordes, Cordle, Cords, Corsey

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Where is the Cordry family from?

You can see how Cordry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cordry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Cordry families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Cordry's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cordry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cordry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Market Porter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cordry. 100% of Cordry men worked as a Market Porter and 100% of Cordry women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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

  • Market Porter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cordry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordry 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Cordry. 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 450 military records available for the last name Cordry. For the veterans among your Cordry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordry lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cordry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cordry in 1957 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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