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Cordtz Family History

Cordtz 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: Cordts, Cordon, Cord, Corte, Cordes, Corda, Cort, Moritz, Nortz

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Where is the Cordtz family from?

You can see how Cordtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cordtz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cordtz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Cordtz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 88% of all the recorded Cordtz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Cordtz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cordtz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cordtz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Cordtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cordtz 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Cordtz. 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 56 military records available for the last name Cordtz. For the veterans among your Cordtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cordtz lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Cordtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cordtz in 1957 was 36, and 100 in 2003.

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