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Cordus Family History

Cordus 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: Cordes, Cords, Cordts, Corpus, Kordus, Cyrus, Cordon, Cortes, Cord

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Where is the Cordus family from?

You can see how Cordus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1891. The most Cordus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cordus family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cordus's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Cordus families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Cordus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordus 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Cordus. 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 46 military records available for the last name Cordus. For the veterans among your Cordus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Cordus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cordus in 1964 was 75, and 85 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cordus 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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