This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Cordera family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Cordera Family History

Cordera 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: Cordero, Corder, Cordery, Corner, Coder, Carrera, Cordner, Cordes

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Cordera family from?

You can see how Cordera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordera family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cordera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Cordera families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Cordera's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cordera families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordera surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Cordera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cordera. 43% of Cordera men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cordera women worked as a Seamstress.

View Census Data for Cordera | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Miner
    29%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Cordera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cordera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordera census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Cordera

Passenger Lists

There are 645 immigration records available for the last name Cordera. 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.

View all Cordera immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 87 military records available for the last name Cordera. For the veterans among your Cordera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Cordera military records

You've only scratched the surface of Cordera family history

Discover More

What is the average Cordera lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cordera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cordera in 1955 was 71, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cordera

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cordera 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Cordera family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial