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Kordus Family History

Kordus Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from a derivative of kord ‘sword’.

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


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Where is the Kordus family from?

You can see how Kordus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kordus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kordus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Kordus families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Kordus's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kordus families in 1880.
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What did your Kordus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kordus. 65% of Kordus men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Painter
    22%
  • Shipping Clerk
    15%

What Kordus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Kordus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kordus 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Kordus. 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 149 military records available for the last name Kordus. For the veterans among your Kordus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kordus lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kordus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kordus in 1957 was 57, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kordus 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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