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Cornutt Family History

Cornutt Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Cornett or Cornet.

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


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Where is the Cornutt family from?

You can see how Cornutt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cornutt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cornutt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Cornutt families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Cornutt's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Cornutt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cornutt 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 Cornutt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cornutt. 48% of Cornutt men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Cornutt women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cornutt were Machinist and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    43%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Cornutt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cornutt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cornutt 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Cornutt. 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 329 military records available for the last name Cornutt. For the veterans among your Cornutt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cornutt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cornutt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cornutt in 1962 was 60, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cornutt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cornutt 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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