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Cornier Family History

Cornier Surname Meaning

French: topographic name from the adjective cornier ‘corner-’ for someone who lived in a corner-house or from Old Occitan cornier ‘cornel dogwood’ for someone who lived by such a tree or a habitational name from (Le) Cornier the name of several places in various parts of France.

This surname is also found in Puerto Rico.

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


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Where is the Cornier family from?

You can see how Cornier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cornier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cornier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 56 Cornier families living in Quebec. This was about 72% of all the recorded Cornier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cornier families in 1911.
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What did your Cornier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cornier. 45% of Cornier men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    45%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    34%
  • Journalier
    23%

What Cornier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Cornier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cornier 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 944 immigration records available for the last name Cornier. 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 320 military records available for the last name Cornier. For the veterans among your Cornier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cornier lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Cornier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cornier in 1954 was 20, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cornier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cornier 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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