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Cordson Family History

Cordson 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, Corson, Gordon, Cardon, Condon, Goodson, Courson, Forson

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Where is the Cordson family from?

You can see how Cordson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cordson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cordson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cordson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cordson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordson 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 235 census records available for the last name Cordson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordson 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Cordson. 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 16 military records available for the last name Cordson. For the veterans among your Cordson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1977, in the United States, Cordson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cordson in 1965 was 79, and 87 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cordson 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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