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Kordon Family History

Kordon 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: Gordon, Cordon, Bordon, Kardon, Jordon, Korson, Orton, Norden, Jordan

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Where is the Kordon family from?

You can see how Kordon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kordon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kordon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Kordon families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Kordon's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kordon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kordon 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 Kordon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kordon. 28% of Kordon men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kordon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kordon were Presser and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Presser
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Kordon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Kordon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kordon 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Kordon. 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 546 military records available for the last name Kordon. For the veterans among your Kordon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kordon lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2002, in the United States, Kordon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kordon in 1948 was 35, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kordon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kordon 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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