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Cornelia Family History

Cornelia Surname Meaning

Italian: from the female personal name Cornelia feminine form of Cornelio.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cornelia family from?

You can see how Cornelia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cornelia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cornelia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Cornelia families living in Manitoba. This was about 31% of all the recorded Cornelia's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Cornelia families in 1911.
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What did your Cornelia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cornelia. 33% of Cornelia men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Cornelia women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cornelia were Sales Clerk and Maid.

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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
    33%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Sales Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Maid
    34%

What Cornelia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cornelia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cornelia 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Cornelia. 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 299 military records available for the last name Cornelia. For the veterans among your Cornelia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cornelia lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cornelia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Cornelia in 1962 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cornelia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cornelia 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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