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Cordar Family History

Cordar Surname 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: Corda, Corder, Cordaro, Jordan, Corner, Carda, Cerda, Korda, Cordon

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Where is the Cordar family from?

You can see how Cordar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cordar families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Cordar families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cordar's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Cordar families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Cordar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordar 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cordar. 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 34 military records available for the last name Cordar. For the veterans among your Cordar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Cordar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cordar in 1964 was 70, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cordar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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