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Corneill Family History

Corneill 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: Cornell, Carnell, Cornwall, Corbeil, Corbell, Cordell, Cornely

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Where is the Corneill family from?

You can see how Corneill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corneill family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Corneill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Corneill families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Corneill's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Corneill families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Corneill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corneill 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Corneill. 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 26 military records available for the last name Corneill. For the veterans among your Corneill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corneill lifespan?

Average Corneill life expectancy in 1967 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corneill 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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