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Cornant Family History

Cornant Surname 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: Conant, Morant, Morvant, Cornet, Corban, Corning, Dornan, Corgan

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Where is the Cornant family from?

You can see how Cornant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cornant family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cornant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Cornant family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cornant's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Cornant families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cornant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Cornant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cornant 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Cornant. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Cornant. For the veterans among your Cornant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cornant lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1994, in the United States, Cornant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cornant in 1983 was 88, and 92 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cornant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cornant ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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