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Cornaglia Family History

Cornaglia Name 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: Cerniglia, Corsiglia, Cornelia, Tenaglia, Cimaglia, Cornacchia

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Where is the Cornaglia family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cornaglia 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 Cornaglia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cornaglia. 100% of Cornaglia women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Cornaglia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cornaglia 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Cornaglia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Cornaglia. For the veterans among your Cornaglia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cornaglia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Cornaglia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cornaglia in 1965 was 57, and 92 in 2002.

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