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Corneille Family History

Corneille Surname Meaning

French and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the French personal name Corneille from Latin Cornelius.

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


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Where is the Corneille family from?

You can see how Corneille families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corneille family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Corneille families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Corneille families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Corneille's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Corneille families in 1891.
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What did your Corneille ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Corneille. 100% of Corneille women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Corneille. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corneille 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Corneille. 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 293 military records available for the last name Corneille. For the veterans among your Corneille ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corneille lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Corneille life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Corneille in 1965 was 69, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corneille 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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