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Cordts Family History

Cordts Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Cords. Americanized form of North German Kordts or possibly of Korz a variant of Kurz.

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


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Where is the Cordts family from?

You can see how Cordts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordts family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cordts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cordts family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Cordts's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Cordts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordts 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 Cordts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cordts. 16% of Cordts men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Cordts women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cordts were Laborer and Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Nurse
    17%

What Cordts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cordts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordts 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cordts. 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 611 military records available for the last name Cordts. For the veterans among your Cordts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordts lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Cordts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Cordts in 1948 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cordts 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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