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Cornelson Family History

Cornelson Surname Meaning

Altered form of Dutch and North German Cornelsen.

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


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Where is the Cornelson family from?

You can see how Cornelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cornelson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cornelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Cornelson families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cornelson's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Cornelson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cornelson 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 Cornelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cornelson. 34% of Cornelson men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Cornelson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cornelson were Farming and Nurse.

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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%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Nurse
    14%

What Cornelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cornelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cornelson 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Cornelson. 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 249 military records available for the last name Cornelson. For the veterans among your Cornelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cornelson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cornelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cornelson in 1959 was 42, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cornelson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cornelson 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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