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Coords Family History

Coords 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: Cords, Coors, Woods, Cord, Coard, Cordes, Corda, Swords, Moors, Coor

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Where is the Coords family from?

You can see how Coords families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coords family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Coords families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Coords families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Coords's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Coords families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coords 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 Coords ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coords. 100% of Coords 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Coords. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coords 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Coords. 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 62 military records available for the last name Coords. For the veterans among your Coords ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coords lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Coords life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Coords in 1963 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coords 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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