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Cornis Family History

Cornis 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: Cornish, Corris, Cornia, Corns, Cortis, Boris, Morris, Curtis, Corner

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Where is the Cornis family from?

You can see how Cornis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cornis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cornis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Cornis families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cornis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cornis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cornis 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 Cornis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cornis. 100% of Cornis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cornis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Cornis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cornis 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Cornis. 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 102 military records available for the last name Cornis. For the veterans among your Cornis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cornis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Cornis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Cornis in 1966 was 80, and 34 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cornis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cornis 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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