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Cordaroy Family History

Cordaroy 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: Cordaro, Cordero, Corsaro, Cordray, Cordano, Cordry, Cordrey, Cordery

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Where is the Cordaroy family from?

You can see how Cordaroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordaroy family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Cordaroy families living in London. This was about 72% of all the recorded Cordaroy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cordaroy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordaroy 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 Cordaroy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wood Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cordaroy. 100% of Cordaroy men worked as a Wood Machinist and 100% of Cordaroy 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

  • Wood Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cordaroy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cordaroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordaroy 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cordaroy. 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 40 military records available for the last name Cordaroy. For the veterans among your Cordaroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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