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Cordek Family History

Cordek 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: Cordes, Corder, Cowden, Carden, Norden, Corner, Corse, Creek, Cordon

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Where is the Cordek family from?

You can see how Cordek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cordek families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cordek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cordek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordek 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 Cordek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cordek. 100% of Cordek men worked as a Coal Miner.

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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

  • Coal Miner
    100%

What Cordek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Cordek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordek 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Cordek. 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 41 military records available for the last name Cordek. For the veterans among your Cordek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Cordek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cordek in 1960 was 44, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cordek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cordek 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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