Jeanne Cordes (1887–1946)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1887
- Died
- 1946
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- Names in Stone
When was Jeanne Cordes born? 1887.
When did Jeanne Cordes die? 1946.
Life story
Jeanne Cordes (1887–1946) was born in 1887, and died in 1946, at about age 59. A cemetery record documents Jeanne's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Jeanne's life.
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The world Jeanne lived through
1892 · age 5 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1903 · age 16 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1912 · age 25 — The Titanic sank
1918 · age 31 — World War I ended and the influenza pandemic swept the world
1929 · age 42 — The stock market crash began the Great Depression
1937 · age 50 — The Golden Gate Bridge opened
1944 · age 57 — Allied forces landed in Normandy on D-Day
Questions about Jeanne Cordes
When was Jeanne Cordes born?
Jeanne Cordes was born in 1887.
When did Jeanne Cordes die?
Jeanne Cordes died in 1946.
How old was Jeanne Cordes at the time of death?
Jeanne Cordes was about 59 years old.
Where is Jeanne Cordes buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Jeanne's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Jeanne Cordes was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Jeanne was born.
Who was president when Jeanne Cordes died?
Harry S. Truman was president of the United States when Jeanne died.
What generation was Jeanne Cordes part of?
Born in 1887, Jeanne Cordes was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Jeanne Cordes's lifetime?
During Jeanne's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 5); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 19); the United States entered World War I (1917, age 30); the stock market crash began the Great Depression (1929, age 42); World War II began in Europe (1939, age 52).
Which U.S. censuses would include Jeanne Cordes?
Federal censuses taken during Jeanne's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Jeanne Cordes are on AncestryData?
2 people named Jeanne Cordes are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1887
Death
1946
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AncestryData, "Jeanne Cordes (1887–1946)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/jeanne-cordes-1887-1946-35e7fdb7/, accessed 2026-11-15.
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