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Cordora Family History

Cordora 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: Cordoba, Cordova, Corona, Cordon, Corda, Cardosa, Tortora, Cordero

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Where is the Cordora family from?

You can see how Cordora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordora family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cordora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Cordora families living in Kentucky. This was about 56% of all the recorded Cordora's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Cordora families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordora 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 Cordora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cordora. 24% of Cordora men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cordora women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Cordora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cordora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordora 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 502 immigration records available for the last name Cordora. 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 127 military records available for the last name Cordora. For the veterans among your Cordora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordora lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Cordora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cordora in 1968 was 65, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cordora

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cordora 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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