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Cornberg Family History

Cornberg Surname Meaning

based on the German words Korn ‘corn’ + Berg ‘hill mountain’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cornberg family from?

You can see how Cornberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cornberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cornberg families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cornberg's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Cornberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cornberg 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 Cornberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cornberg. 100% of Cornberg men worked as a Master Tailor and 100% of Cornberg 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cornberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 517 census records available for the last name Cornberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cornberg 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Cornberg. 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 185 military records available for the last name Cornberg. For the veterans among your Cornberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cornberg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Cornberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cornberg in 1968 was 73, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cornberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cornberg 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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