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Cordall Family History

Cordall Surname Meaning

see Cordell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cordall family from?

You can see how Cordall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cordall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Cordall families living in Staffordshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Cordall's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Cordall families in 1891.
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What did your Cordall 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 Cordall. 25% of Cordall men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Cordall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cordall were Relayer Railway and Domestic.

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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%
  • Iron Moulder
    25%
  • Farm Labourer
    25%
  • Relayer Railway
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Dressmaker (retired)
    5%
  • Gen Land Worker
    5%
  • Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cordall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordall 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Cordall. 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 134 military records available for the last name Cordall. For the veterans among your Cordall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordall lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cordall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Cordall in 1966 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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