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Cordial Family History

Cordial Name Meaning

English (Jersey of Norman origin): variant of Cordell .

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


Similar surnames: Cordill, Covill, Cortis, Wordell, Cohill, Corwin, Cordell, Cordray

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Where is the Cordial family from?

You can see how Cordial families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordial family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cordial families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Cordial families living in Channel Islands. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cordial's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Cordial families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordial surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cordial ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cordial. 100% of Cordial women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cordial. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordial 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Cordial. 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 751 military records available for the last name Cordial. For the veterans among your Cordial ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordial lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Cordial life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cordial in 1952 was 68, and 64 in 2004.

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