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Cordel Family History

Cordel 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, Cordell, Corder, Borel, Cowden, Cornell, Carden, Norden

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Where is the Cordel family from?

You can see how Cordel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cordel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Cordel families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Cordel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cordel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordel 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 Cordel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cordel. 34% of Cordel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cordel women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    34%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Cordel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cordel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordel 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Cordel. 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 196 military records available for the last name Cordel. For the veterans among your Cordel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cordel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Cordel in 1964 was 63, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cordel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cordel 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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