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Corna Family History

Corna 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: Corn, Corona, Corda, Cerna, Corne, Corea, Cona, Cornia, Coria, Corns

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Where is the Corna family from?

You can see how Corna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Corna families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Corna's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Corna families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corna 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 Corna ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tools Maker (button Factory) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Corna. 100% of Corna men worked as a Tools Maker (button Factory).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tools Maker (button Factory)
    100%

What Corna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Corna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corna 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Corna. 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 149 military records available for the last name Corna. For the veterans among your Corna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corna lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Corna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Corna in 1962 was 83, and 57 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corna 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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