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Cordos Family History

Cordos 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: Cordon, Cordes, Condos, Cords, Cordts, Gordon, Boros, Cardon, Cardo

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Where is the Cordos family from?

You can see how Cordos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordos family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cordos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Cordos family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cordos's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Cordos families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordos 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 Cordos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cordos. 50% of Cordos men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cordos women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cordos were Farming and Domestic.

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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
    50%
  • Farming
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Domestic
    50%

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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Cordos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordos 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Cordos. 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 21 military records available for the last name Cordos. For the veterans among your Cordos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordos lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Cordos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cordos in 1971 was 78, and 97 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cordos 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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