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Cordal Family History

Cordal 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: Corda, Corral, Jordal, Cordial, Jordan, Carda, Cerda, Korda, Cordon

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Where is the Cordal family from?

You can see how Cordal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cordal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Cordal families living in Suffolk. This was about 44% of all the recorded Cordal's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Cordal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordal 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 Cordal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cordal. 100% of Cordal men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Cordal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 593 census records available for the last name Cordal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordal 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Cordal. 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 74 military records available for the last name Cordal. For the veterans among your Cordal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordal lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Cordal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cordal in 1969 was 66, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cordal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cordal 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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