Origins of the Corning surname
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Interesting facts about Corning
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We have for the Corning surname. The oldest one dates back to .
What are the most common Corning first names?
Erastus
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Cornings
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Cornings in 1921
At Home
2
Boarding House Keeper
1
Captains Wife
1
Cook
1
Cotton Winder
1
Common male occupations for Cornings in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
3
Tinsmiths
3
Farm Hands
2
General Labourer
2
Living On Own Means
2
