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Cordray Family History

Cordray Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): nickname from Old French coer de roi ‘(having the) heart of a king’. This surname is now extinct in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Cowdrey, Borra, Ordway, Cordry, Cordrey, Cordner, Korda, Carda

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Where is the Cordray family from?

You can see how Cordray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cordray families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Cordray families living in Ohio. This was about 90% of all the recorded Cordray's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cordray families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordray surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cordray ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cordray. 29% of Cordray men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Cordray women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cordray were Truck Driver and Secretary. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Secretary
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cordray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordray 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Cordray. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cordray. For the veterans among your Cordray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordray lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Cordray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cordray in 1950 was 25, and 76 in 2004.

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