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Cornsilk Family History

Cornsilk 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: Cornick, Cornell, Council, Gornik, Cornwall, Cornish, Corbeil

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Where is the Cornsilk family from?

You can see how Cornsilk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cornsilk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cornsilk families living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Cornsilk's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Cornsilk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cornsilk 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 505 census records available for the last name Cornsilk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cornsilk 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Cornsilk. 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 28 military records available for the last name Cornsilk. For the veterans among your Cornsilk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cornsilk lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Cornsilk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cornsilk in 1974 was 58, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cornsilk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cornsilk 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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