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Cordy Family History

Cordy Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Corday in Calvados or Cordey in Orne (France).

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


Similar surnames: Corby, Cords, Cory, Candy, Cordry, Corey, Cardy, Cordle, Norby, Oddy

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Where is the Cordy family from?

You can see how Cordy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cordy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Cordy families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Cordy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cordy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordy 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 Cordy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cordy. 31% of Cordy men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Cordy women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cordy were Truck Driver and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Housework
    12%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Cordy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordy 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cordy. 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 922 military records available for the last name Cordy. For the veterans among your Cordy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordy lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Cordy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cordy in 1951 was 33, and 71 in 2004.

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