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Cordesman Family History

Cordesman 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: Corderman, Foresman, Coleman, Crossman, Copeman, Cordes, Horsman

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Where is the Cordesman family from?

You can see how Cordesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordesman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cordesman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Cordesman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cordesman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cordesman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordesman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Cordesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordesman 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Cordesman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Cordesman. For the veterans among your Cordesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordesman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1994, in the United States, Cordesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cordesman in 1962 was 80, and 79 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cordesman 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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