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Cornmon Family History

Cornmon 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: Cornman, Condon, Cordon, Corfman, Corson, Kornman, Connon, Conlon

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Where is the Cornmon family from?

You can see how Cornmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cornmon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Cornmon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Cornmon family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cornmon's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Cornmon families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cornmon 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 28 census records available for the last name Cornmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cornmon 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cornmon. 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 1 military records available for the last name Cornmon. For the veterans among your Cornmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cornmon lifespan?

Average Cornmon life expectancy in 1996 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cornmon 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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