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Cornelli Family History

Cornelli 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: Cornell, Cornella, Corelli, Carnell, Cervelli, Corbell, Cordell

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Where is the Cornelli family from?

You can see how Cornelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cornelli family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cornelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Cornelli family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cornelli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cornelli families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cornelli 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 Cornelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cornelli. 100% of Cornelli men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cornelli women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Cornelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Cornelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cornelli 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Cornelli. 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 106 military records available for the last name Cornelli. For the veterans among your Cornelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cornelli lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Cornelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cornelli in 1973 was 70, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cornelli

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cornelli 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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