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Cordelias Family History

Cordelias 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: Cornelius, Cornelia, Cardenas, Cordes, Cordell, Correia, Cordeiro

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Where is the Cordelias family from?

You can see how Cordelias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordelias family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Cordelias families living in Louisiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cordelias's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Cordelias families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordelias 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 Cordelias ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Cordelias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordelias 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cordelias. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cordelias. For the veterans among your Cordelias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordelias lifespan?

Average Cordelias life expectancy in 2002 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cordelias 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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