Cornellius Family History

Cornellius Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Cornelius, Cornellier, Cornelious, Cornell, Cornella, Corelli, Cornelio, Cornelia, Ornellas, Fernelius

1,000 record(s) for Cornellius

312	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
36	Military Records
44	Immigration Records
422	Census and Voter Lists
346	Member Trees

Where is the Cornellius family from?

You can see how Cornellius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cornellius family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cornellius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Cornellius families living in Rhode Island. This was about 36% of all the recorded Cornellius's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Cornellius families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cornellius surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cornellius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Soldier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cornellius.

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

Soldier

50%

Retired

50%

What Cornellius family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 422 census records available for the last name Cornellius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cornellius census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 44 immigration records available for the last name Cornellius. 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.

Military Records

There are 36 military records available for the last name Cornellius. For the veterans among your Cornellius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Cornellius lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Cornellius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cornellius in 1977 was 76, and 60 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cornellius 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.