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Cordey Family History

Cordey Surname Meaning

see Cordy.

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


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Where is the Cordey family from?

You can see how Cordey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cordey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Cordey families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Cordey's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Cordey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordey 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 Cordey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cordey. 80% of Cordey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Cordey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cordey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordey 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Cordey. 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 124 military records available for the last name Cordey. For the veterans among your Cordey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Cordey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cordey in 1968 was 63, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cordey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cordey 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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