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Corneau Family History

Corneau Surname Meaning

French: from a diminutive of Old French corne ‘horn’ (see Corne).

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


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Where is the Corneau family from?

You can see how Corneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corneau family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Corneau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Corneau family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Corneau's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Corneau families in 1891.
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What did your Corneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Corneau. 37% of Corneau men worked as a Journalier and 38% of Corneau women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corneau were Charretier and Garde Malade.

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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

  • Journalier
    37%
  • Cultivateur
    20%
  • Labourer
    7%
  • Charretier
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    38%
  • Religieuse
    38%
  • Garde Malade
    25%

What Corneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Corneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corneau 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 420 immigration records available for the last name Corneau. 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 596 military records available for the last name Corneau. For the veterans among your Corneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corneau lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Corneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Corneau in 1960 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corneau 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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