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Cordill Family History

Cordill Name Meaning

English: spelling of Cordell .

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


Similar surnames: Cordell, Cordial, Cordle, Cogdill, Corbell, Morrill, Cougill, Wordell

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Where is the Cordill family from?

You can see how Cordill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cordill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Cordill families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Cordill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cordill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cordill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cordill. 25% of Cordill men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Cordill women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cordill were Salesman and Maid. .

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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
    25%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cordill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordill 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Cordill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 345 military records available for the last name Cordill. For the veterans among your Cordill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordill lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cordill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cordill in 1959 was 42, and 56 in 2004.

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