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Cornellier Name Meaning

French: habitational name from (Le) Cornellier the name of several places in various parts of France. This surname is very rare in France.

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


Similar surnames: Cornell, Cornelius, Cornely, Cornelio, Cornella, Hollier, Cornelsen

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Where is the Cornellier family from?

You can see how Cornellier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cornellier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cornellier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 64 Cornellier families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Cornellier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cornellier families in 1911.
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What did your Cornellier ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cornellier. 38% of Cornellier men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Cornellier women worked as a Couturire. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Journalier
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    100%
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What Cornellier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cornellier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cornellier 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Cornellier. 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 271 military records available for the last name Cornellier. For the veterans among your Cornellier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cornellier lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Cornellier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cornellier in 1941 was 31, and 71 in 2004.

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