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Cordilia Family History

Cordilia 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: Corsiglia, Cornelia, Cordill, Cortina, Corda, Zorrilla, Cordell

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Where is the Cordilia family from?

You can see how Cordilia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordilia family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Cordilia family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Cordilia's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Cordilia families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordilia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Cordilia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordilia 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cordilia. 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 Cordilia. For the veterans among your Cordilia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordilia lifespan?

Average Cordilia life expectancy in 2003 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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