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Corden Family History

Corden Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire and Derbyshire): metonymic occupational name from Middle English corduan cordewan ‘leather from Cordova’ a type of leather made from goatskin typically used in making shoes.

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


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Where is the Corden family from?

You can see how Corden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 166 Corden families living in Staffordshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Corden's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Corden families in 1891.
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What did your Corden 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 Corden. 21% of Corden men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Corden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corden were Heating Engineer and Private Means.

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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
    21%
  • Gardener
    11%
  • Dairy Farmer
    7%
  • Heating Engineer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Corden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corden 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Corden. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Corden. For the veterans among your Corden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corden lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Corden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Corden in 1955 was 35, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corden 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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