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Cordtsen Family History

Cordtsen 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: Cordts, Cowden, Carden, Norden, Corse, Cordon, Cortes, Coursen

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Where is the Cordtsen family from?

You can see how Cordtsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordtsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cordtsen families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Cordtsen's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Cordtsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordtsen 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 15 census records available for the last name Cordtsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordtsen 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Cordtsen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cordtsen. For the veterans among your Cordtsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordtsen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Cordtsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cordtsen in 1973 was 77, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cordtsen 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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