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Cordova Family History

Cordova Surname Meaning

Spanish (Córdova): variant of Córdoba (see Cordoba). Compare De Cordova.

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


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Where is the Cordova family from?

You can see how Cordova families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordova family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cordova families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Cordova families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Cordova's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cordova families in 1891.
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What did your Cordova ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cordova. 100% of Cordova 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Cordova. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordova 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 13,000 immigration records available for the last name Cordova. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Cordova. For the veterans among your Cordova ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordova lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Cordova life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cordova in 1942 was 46, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cordova 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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