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Commerford Name Meaning

English: variant of Comerford . In southeastern England it may have been confused with Comfort .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Comerford, Connerton, Sommerfield, Commer, Willeford, Sommer

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Where is the Commerford family from?

You can see how Commerford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Commerford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Commerford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 65 Commerford families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Commerford's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Commerford families in 1911.
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What did your Commerford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Commerford. 43% of Commerford men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Commerford women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Commerford were Labourer and Clerk. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Storekeeper
    29%
  • Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    46%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Cashier
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Commerford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Commerford 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 927 immigration records available for the last name Commerford. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 939 military records available for the last name Commerford. For the veterans among your Commerford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Commerford lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Commerford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Commerford in 1954 was 26, and 77 in 2004.

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