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Cordas Family History

Cordas 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: Cordes, Corda, Bordas, Cords, Cordts, Coreas, Jordan, Carda, Cerda

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Where is the Cordas family from?

You can see how Cordas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cordas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Cordas families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Cordas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cordas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordas 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 Cordas ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cordas. 100% of Cordas 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cordas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordas 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Cordas. 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 175 military records available for the last name Cordas. For the veterans among your Cordas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cordas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cordas in 1963 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cordas 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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