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Cornbau Family History

Cornbau 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: Corneau, Corban, Cornia, Cornman, Morneau, Conway, Cornell, Corner

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Where is the Cornbau family from?

You can see how Cornbau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cornbau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cornbau families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cornbau's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cornbau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cornbau 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 Cornbau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Cornbau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cornbau 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cornbau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Cornbau. For the veterans among your Cornbau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cornbau lifespan?

Average Cornbau life expectancy in 1975 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cornbau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cornbau 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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