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Cornelisen Family History

Cornelisen 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: Cornelsen, Cornelison, Cornelson, Cornelius, Cornellier, Cornelio

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Where is the Cornelisen family from?

You can see how Cornelisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cornelisen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cornelisen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Cornelisen families living in Iowa. This was about 86% of all the recorded Cornelisen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Cornelisen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cornelisen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cornelisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cornelisen. 100% of Cornelisen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cornelisen women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Cornelisen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Cornelisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cornelisen 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Cornelisen. 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 107 military records available for the last name Cornelisen. For the veterans among your Cornelisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cornelisen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Cornelisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cornelisen in 1968 was 67, and 77 in 2003.

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