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Cornack Family History

Cornack 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: Hornack, Cormack, Cornick, Kornick, Connick, Hornak, Carmack

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Where is the Cornack family from?

You can see how Cornack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cornack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cornack families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Cornack families living in Manitoba. This was about 90% of all the recorded Cornack's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cornack families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cornack 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 Cornack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cornack. 25% of Cornack men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cornack women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cornack were Clerk and Operator.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Bond Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Cornack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 789 census records available for the last name Cornack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cornack 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 263 immigration records available for the last name Cornack. 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 168 military records available for the last name Cornack. For the veterans among your Cornack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cornack lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Cornack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cornack in 1967 was 68, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cornack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cornack 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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