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Chordas Family History

Chordas 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, Chorba, Bordas, Cords, Charnas, Cordts, Cherkas

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Where is the Chordas family from?

You can see how Chordas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chordas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Chordas families living in Iowa. This was about 20% of all the recorded Chordas's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Chordas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chordas 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 Chordas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chordas. 60% of Chordas men worked as a Miner and 100% of Chordas women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • Plater
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Chordas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Chordas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chordas 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Chordas. 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 65 military records available for the last name Chordas. For the veterans among your Chordas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chordas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Chordas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chordas in 1964 was 88, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chordas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chordas 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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