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Commers Family History

Commers Name Meaning

Probably a variant of Commer .

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


Similar surnames: Comer, Commer, Cremers, Coers, Combes, Conners, Comes, Comber, Pommer

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Where is the Commers family from?

You can see how Commers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Commers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Commers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Commers families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Commers's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Commers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Commers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Commers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Labeler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Commers. 26% of Commers men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Commers women worked as a Labeler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Commers were Fireman and New Worker. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Fireman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labeler
    28%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Commers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Commers 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Commers. 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 253 military records available for the last name Commers. For the veterans among your Commers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Commers lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Commers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Commers in 1955 was 52, and 86 in 2004.

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