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Cornia Family History

Cornia Surname Meaning

Italian: possibly a habitational name from a minor place called Cornia examples of which are found in Sicily and Calabria.

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


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Where is the Cornia family from?

You can see how Cornia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cornia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cornia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Cornia families living in London. This was about 91% of all the recorded Cornia's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cornia families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cornia 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 Cornia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cornia. 34% of Cornia men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    34%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%

What Cornia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cornia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cornia 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Cornia. 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 236 military records available for the last name Cornia. For the veterans among your Cornia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cornia lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cornia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cornia in 1953 was 31, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cornia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cornia 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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