Researching Cordell Hull
Delve into the history of Cordell Hull using the links below. We hope you find this information useful!
![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 6259 people with the Hull surname? In that year Hull was ranked number 663 for popularity in the UK. |

The name Cordell means "Small rope" and is of French origin.
Records of Cordell Hull on Ancestry
Ancestry is a major source of information if you are filling out the detail of Cordell Hull in your family tree. A vast range of data is available to search ranging from census records, births, deaths and marriages, military records and immigration records to name but a few. Free trials are normally available and are a good way to fill out a lot of your tree quickly.
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DNA
Sometimes you can run into a brick wall in your tree and you just don't have enough evidence to make that next step back in time. If you are lucky then you may find some previously undiscovered Hull ancestors. Additionally, the modern DNA test can give you a breakdown of your ethnic mix - you may be surprised at the results!
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Cordell Hull and the Hull Family History
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Hull Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources below you will be able to find a birth record and, from that, a birth certificate can be ordered which lists the names of the mother and father, taking you back another generation in your tree. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Hull family tree.
Study Parish Records for Cordell Hull at Find My Past.
Investigate for the UK registered births, marriages and deaths of Cordell Hull using the FreeBMD database.
Study Genealogy Bank for Cordell Hull records.
Study MyHeritage for Cordell Hull information.
Study the LDS Database for records about Cordell Hull.
Research the Hull surname using fold3 Military Archives and view images of original Hull Military records.
![]() | Did you know that there are currently 8848 people with the Hull surname in the UK? Hull is now ranked number 659 for popularity in the UK. |
Hull Family Tree Databases
Another way to build your tree quickly is to use the research other people have already done. This can help to confirm or refute your own deductions - however, be wary of taking this data at face value as other researchers may not have been as meticulous as you. Always try to back up deductions with some definitive sources rather than relying too heavily on others.
Explore the WikiTree database for user contributed records for Cordell Hull.
Study MyTrees for information on the Hull family and people looking to contact living Hull relations.
Explore One Great Family for Hull records submitted by people who are already researching the Hull Family Tree.
Find Cordell Hull from Ireland on findmypast.ie
Hull Forums
There are a number of forums which are dedicated to rearching particular surnames. These can be good places to share your findings and also to tap into the knowledge that others may already have. These can sometimes be a good way of finding living relations as these tend not to show up on the other sources of information for privacy reasons.
Research the Hull surname using Genealogy.com forums .
![]() | Did you know that there are currently 51650 people with the Hull surname in the USA? Hull is ranked number 140 for popularity in the USA. |
Miscellaneous Hull Databases
Search the Ellis Island Database for information on Cordell Hull. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called Cordell Hull
Cordell Hull
Cordell Hull (October 2, 1871 – July 23, 1955) was an American politician from Tennessee and the longest-serving U.S. Secretary of State, holding the position for 11 years (1933–1944) in the administration of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt during most of World War II. Before that appointment he represented Tennessee for two years in the United States Senate and twenty-two years in the House of Representatives.
Hull received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1945 for his role in establishing the United Nations, and was referred to by President Roosevelt as the "Father of the United Nations".
Source: Cordell Hull, Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaOther names that sound a bit like Hull
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