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Cordett Family History

Cordett 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: Corbett, Corlett, Cornett, Cockett, Coslett, Cordes, Cornet, Carnett

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Where is the Cordett family from?

You can see how Cordett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cordett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Cordett families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cordett's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Cordett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cordett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cordett. 43% of Cordett men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Manager
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%

What Cordett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Cordett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordett 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Cordett. 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 26 military records available for the last name Cordett. For the veterans among your Cordett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordett lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Cordett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Cordett in 1971 was 89, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cordett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cordett 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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