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Cornega Family History

Cornega 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: Cornell, Corner, Corney, Ortega, Cornet, Correa, Cornejo, Correia

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Where is the Cornega family from?

You can see how Cornega families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cornega family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cornega families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cornega family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cornega's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Cornega families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cornega 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 151 census records available for the last name Cornega. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cornega 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cornega. 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 15 military records available for the last name Cornega. For the veterans among your Cornega ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cornega lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1975, in the United States, Cornega life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Cornega in 1964 was 74, and 65 in 1975.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cornega 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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