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Cornu Family History

Cornu 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: Corn, Corne, Corns, Horn, Carne, Coyne, Corner, Corse, Korn, Torno

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Where is the Cornu family from?

You can see how Cornu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cornu family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cornu families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Cornu families living in Channel Islands. This was about 83% of all the recorded Cornu's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Cornu families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cornu 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 Cornu ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cornu. 100% of Cornu 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 Cornu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cornu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cornu 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 704 immigration records available for the last name Cornu. 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 361 military records available for the last name Cornu. For the veterans among your Cornu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cornu lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cornu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cornu in 1961 was 53, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cornu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cornu 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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