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Cordesco Family History

Cordesco 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: Cordisco, Cordasco, Cordes, Moresco, Cordeiro, Cordero, Cortes

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Where is the Cordesco family from?

You can see how Cordesco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordesco family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cordesco families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cordesco's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Cordesco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordesco 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 Cordesco ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Cordesco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Cordesco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordesco 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Cordesco. 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 43 military records available for the last name Cordesco. For the veterans among your Cordesco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordesco lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Cordesco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cordesco in 1967 was 60, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cordesco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cordesco 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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