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Corneliusen Family History

Corneliusen 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: Cornelius, Cornelsen, Cornelison, Cornelson, Cornelious, Cornellier

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Where is the Corneliusen family from?

You can see how Corneliusen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corneliusen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Corneliusen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Corneliusen families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Corneliusen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Corneliusen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corneliusen 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 Corneliusen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Corneliusen. 100% of Corneliusen men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Corneliusen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Corneliusen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corneliusen 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Corneliusen. 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 61 military records available for the last name Corneliusen. For the veterans among your Corneliusen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corneliusen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Corneliusen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Corneliusen in 1959 was 48, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Corneliusen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Corneliusen 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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