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Kornely Name Meaning

German: variant of Cornely derived from the personal name Kornelius.

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


Similar surnames: Cornely, Cornell, Korell, Torney, Dorney, Horney, Corney, Forney

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Where is the Kornely family from?

You can see how Kornely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kornely family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kornely families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Kornely families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kornely's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kornely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kornely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kornely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kornely. 27% of Kornely men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kornely women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • New Worker
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Kornely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Kornely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kornely 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Kornely. 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 119 military records available for the last name Kornely. For the veterans among your Kornely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kornely lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Kornely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kornely in 1956 was 48, and 82 in 2003.

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