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Cordelius Family History

Cordelius Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cornelius, Cornelious, Cordes, Cordell, Chelius, Cordeiro, Corliss

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Where is the Cordelius family from?

You can see how Cordelius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordelius family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cordelius families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cordelius family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cordelius's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Cordelius families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Cordelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordelius 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cordelius. 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 29 military records available for the last name Cordelius. For the veterans among your Cordelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordelius lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Cordelius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cordelius in 1964 was 63, and 79 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cordelius 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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