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Kordwitz Family History

Kordwitz 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: Horowitz, Borowitz, Kowitz, Kottwitz, Krawitz, Horwitz, Kritz, Moritz

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Where is the Kordwitz family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kordwitz 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 Kordwitz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Stamper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Kordwitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kordwitz 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kordwitz. 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 23 military records available for the last name Kordwitz. For the veterans among your Kordwitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kordwitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kordwitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kordwitz in 1963 was 73, and 79 in 2002.

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