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Cordry Family History

Cordry Name Meaning

English: variant of Cordray .

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


Similar surnames: Cordrey, Cordery, Corry, Cowdery, Cory, Cordes, Cordle, Cords, Corsey

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Where is the Cordry family from?

You can see how Cordry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cordry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Cordry families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Cordry's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cordry families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cordry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cordry. 36% of Cordry men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Cordry women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cordry were Clerk Office and Waitress. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk Office
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cordry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordry 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Cordry. 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 450 military records available for the last name Cordry. For the veterans among your Cordry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordry lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cordry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cordry in 1957 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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