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Cordelle Family History

Cordelle 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: Cordell, Cornell, Cardell, Corbell, Correll, Cordwell, Cardello

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Where is the Cordelle family from?

You can see how Cordelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cordelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Cordelle families living in Louisiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cordelle's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Cordelle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cordelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cordelle. 100% of Cordelle men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cordelle women worked as a Servant. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%
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Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Cordelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordelle 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Cordelle. 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 39 military records available for the last name Cordelle. For the veterans among your Cordelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordelle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Cordelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cordelle in 1965 was 51, and 52 in 2001.

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