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Cordani Family History

Cordani Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Emilia): patronymic or plural form of Cordano.

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


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Where is the Cordani family from?

You can see how Cordani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordani family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cordani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Cordani family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cordani's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Cordani families in 1911.
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What did your Cordani ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cafe Proprietor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cordani. 67% of Cordani men worked as a Cafe Proprietor and 100% of Cordani 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cafe Proprietor
    67%
  • Cafe Keeper
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cordani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 855 census records available for the last name Cordani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordani 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Cordani. 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 125 military records available for the last name Cordani. For the veterans among your Cordani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordani lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Cordani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cordani in 1947 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cordani

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cordani 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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