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Corderoy Family History

Corderoy Surname Meaning

see Cordery.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Corderoy family from?

You can see how Corderoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corderoy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Corderoy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 119 Corderoy families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Corderoy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Corderoy families in 1891.
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What did your Corderoy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Corderoy. 34% of Corderoy men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Corderoy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corderoy were Farmerassisting Brother and Power Machinist.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Motor Driver
    23%
  • None
    23%
  • Farmerassisting Brother
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Power Machinist
    3%

What Corderoy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Corderoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corderoy 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Corderoy. 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 332 military records available for the last name Corderoy. For the veterans among your Corderoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corderoy lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Corderoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Corderoy in 1990 was 87, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corderoy 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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