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Kordis Family History

Kordis Surname Meaning

Slovenian and Croatian (Kordiš): probably of the same origin as Kordež and Kordeš (see Kordes).

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


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Where is the Kordis family from?

You can see how Kordis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kordis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kordis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Kordis family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Kordis's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Kordis families in 1841.
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What did your Kordis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kordis. 70% of Kordis men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Laborer
    30%

What Kordis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 408 census records available for the last name Kordis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kordis 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Kordis. 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 117 military records available for the last name Kordis. For the veterans among your Kordis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kordis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Kordis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kordis in 1961 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kordis 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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