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Cornelis Family History

Cornelis 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: Cornelius, Cornelio, Cornelia, Cornell, Cornely, Ornelas, Cornella

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Where is the Cornelis family from?

You can see how Cornelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cornelis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cornelis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Cornelis families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Cornelis's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Cornelis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cornelis 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 Cornelis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cornelis. 34% of Cornelis men worked as a Farmer and 63% of Cornelis women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cornelis were Auditor and Saleslady.

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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
    34%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Auditor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    63%
  • Saleslady
    38%

What Cornelis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cornelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cornelis 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Cornelis. 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 162 military records available for the last name Cornelis. For the veterans among your Cornelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cornelis lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Cornelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cornelis in 1945 was 47, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cornelis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cornelis 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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