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Corder Family History

Corder Surname Meaning

English (Essex): occupational name from Middle English corder ‘rope maker’ (Old French cordier).

Americanized form of German Korder unexplained.

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


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Where is the Corder family from?

You can see how Corder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 148 Corder families living in Essex. This was about 29% of all the recorded Corder's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Corder families in 1891.
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What did your Corder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Corder. 25% of Corder men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Corder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corder were House Decorator and 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

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • House Decorator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Corder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corder 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Corder. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Corder. For the veterans among your Corder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corder lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Corder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Corder in 1943 was 28, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corder 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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