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Cornog Name Meaning

Welsh: ethnic name for a Cornishman.

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


Similar surnames: Curnow, Corso, Corney, Cordon, Torno, Zornow, Corio, Corn, Cornet

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Where is the Cornog family from?

You can see how Cornog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cornog family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cornog families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Cornog families living in Lancashire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Cornog's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cornog families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cornog surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cornog ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cornog. 20% of Cornog men worked as a Carpenter and 60% of Cornog women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cornog were Machinist and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Freight Clerk
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cornog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cornog 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Cornog. 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 372 military records available for the last name Cornog. For the veterans among your Cornog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cornog lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cornog life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cornog in 1959 was 57, and 66 in 2004.

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