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Cordoway Family History

Cordoway 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: Ordway, Cordoba, Cordray, Carroway, Cordova, Ordiway, Conway, Corona

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Where is the Cordoway family from?

You can see how Cordoway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordoway family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cordoway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Cordoway families living in California. This was about 86% of all the recorded Cordoway's in USA. California had the highest population of Cordoway families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordoway 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 38 census records available for the last name Cordoway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordoway 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Cordoway. 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 9 military records available for the last name Cordoway. For the veterans among your Cordoway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordoway lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Cordoway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cordoway in 1989 was 87, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cordoway 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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