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Corderman Name Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Koordeman or Cordemans possibly developed by epenthesis of -d from Coremans and Koreman occupational names from Middle Dutch cuereman ‘sample master of merchandise’.

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


Similar surnames: Copeman, Cryderman, Offerman, Lederman, Opperman, Ockerman, Snyderman

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Where is the Corderman family from?

You can see how Corderman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corderman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corderman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Corderman family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Corderman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Corderman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corderman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Corderman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corderman. 45% of Corderman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Corderman women worked as a 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
    45%
  • Farm Operator
    25%
  • Janitor
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Corderman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corderman 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Corderman. 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 325 military records available for the last name Corderman. For the veterans among your Corderman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corderman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Corderman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Corderman in 1963 was 86, and 97 in 2004.

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