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Cordeau Family History

Cordeau 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: Bordeau, Corneau, Cordes, Corda, Correa, Goudeau, Cordell, Cordero

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Where is the Cordeau family from?

You can see how Cordeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordeau family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cordeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 225 Cordeau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Cordeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cordeau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordeau 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 Cordeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cordeau. 43% of Cordeau men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Cordeau women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    43%
  • Cult
    16%
  • Fisherman
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Cordeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cordeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordeau 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Cordeau. 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 542 military records available for the last name Cordeau. For the veterans among your Cordeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordeau lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cordeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cordeau in 1959 was 51, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cordeau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cordeau 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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