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Corneilson Family History

Corneilson 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: Cornelson, Cornelsen, Cornelison, Torkelson, Cornelio, Neilson

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Where is the Corneilson family from?

You can see how Corneilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Corneilson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Corneilson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Corneilson family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Corneilson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Corneilson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Corneilson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Corneilson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Corneilson. 58% of Corneilson men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Corneilson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Corneilson were Carpenter and Farm Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Merchant
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Corneilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Corneilson 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Corneilson. 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 53 military records available for the last name Corneilson. For the veterans among your Corneilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Corneilson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Corneilson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Corneilson in 1971 was 82, and 64 in 2000.

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