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Cornah Family History

Cornah Surname Meaning

see Corney.

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


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Where is the Cornah family from?

You can see how Cornah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cornah family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Cornah families living in Lancashire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Cornah's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cornah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cornah 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 Cornah ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cornah. 100% of Cornah 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cornah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 309 census records available for the last name Cornah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cornah 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Cornah. 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 26 military records available for the last name Cornah. For the veterans among your Cornah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cornah lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2004, in the United States, Cornah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cornah in 1987 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cornah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cornah 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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