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Cornatzer Family History

Cornatzer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Knörzer (see Knoerzer).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cornatzer family from?

You can see how Cornatzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cornatzer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cornatzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Cornatzer families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Cornatzer's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Cornatzer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cornatzer 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 Cornatzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cornatzer. 44% of Cornatzer men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Switchman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

What Cornatzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Cornatzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cornatzer 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Cornatzer. 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 242 military records available for the last name Cornatzer. For the veterans among your Cornatzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cornatzer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cornatzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cornatzer in 1959 was 71, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cornatzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cornatzer 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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