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Corneilus Family History

Corneilus 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: Cornelius, Cornelious, Cornell, Corbeil, Cornely, Ornelas, Cornella

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Where is the Corneilus family from?

You can see how Corneilus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corneilus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corneilus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Corneilus families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Corneilus's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Corneilus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corneilus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Corneilus ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Corneilus. 56% of Corneilus men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Corneilus women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Corneilus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Corneilus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corneilus 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Corneilus. 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 166 military records available for the last name Corneilus. For the veterans among your Corneilus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corneilus lifespan?

Average Corneilus life expectancy in 1989 was 34 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corneilus 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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