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Cordery Family History

Cordery Surname Meaning

English: variant of Cordray.

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


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Where is the Cordery family from?

You can see how Cordery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cordery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 249 Cordery families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Cordery's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cordery families in 1891.
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What did your Cordery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cordery. 23% of Cordery men worked as a Gardener and 78% of Cordery women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cordery were General Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Gardener
    23%
  • House Painter
    9%
  • Private Gardener
    9%
  • General Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Cordery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordery 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 Cordery. 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 Cordery. For the veterans among your Cordery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordery lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cordery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cordery in 1965 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cordery 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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