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Cornellison Family History

Cornellison 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: Cornelison, Cornelson, Cornellier, Cornelsen, Cornelio, Collison

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Where is the Cornellison family from?

You can see how Cornellison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cornellison family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cornellison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Cornellison families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Cornellison's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Cornellison families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cornellison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Cornellison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cornellison 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Cornellison. 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 29 military records available for the last name Cornellison. For the veterans among your Cornellison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cornellison lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1985, in the United States, Cornellison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cornellison in 1978 was 88, and 77 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cornellison 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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