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Cordano Family History

Cordano Name Meaning

Italian (Tuscany and Liguria): probably from a derivative of a personal name such as Corda 2 or Cordo a short form of Accordo (see Accordino ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cordaro, Orland, Forlano, Corrao, Giordano, Carano, Morano, Carrano

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Where is the Cordano family from?

You can see how Cordano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordano family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cordano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Cordano families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Cordano's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Cordano families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordano surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cordano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cordano. 21% of Cordano men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cordano women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cordano were Farmer and Wraper. .

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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
    21%
  • Janitor
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Saleslady
    30%
  • Wraper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cordano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordano 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 773 immigration records available for the last name Cordano. 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 268 military records available for the last name Cordano. For the veterans among your Cordano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordano lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cordano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cordano in 1962 was 78, and 92 in 2004.

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