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Cornil Family History

Cornil 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: Cornia, Cornell, Council, Corner, Gornik, Corn, Cornish, Corbeil

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Where is the Cornil family from?

You can see how Cornil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cornil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cornil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Cornil family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cornil's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Cornil families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cornil 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 151 census records available for the last name Cornil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cornil 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Cornil. 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 34 military records available for the last name Cornil. For the veterans among your Cornil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cornil lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Cornil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cornil in 1969 was 82, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cornil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cornil 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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