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Kords Family History

Kords Name 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: Korda, Kordes, Cords, Kors, Korus, Kordus, Lords, Korns, Kos, Lord

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Where is the Kords family from?

You can see how Kords families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kords family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kords families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kords families living in Iowa. This was about 89% of all the recorded Kords's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kords families in 1880.
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What did your Kords ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kords ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Kords. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kords 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Kords. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Kords. For the veterans among your Kords ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kords lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Kords life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kords in 1975 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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