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Comeau Name Meaning

French:: topographic name from a diminutive of come a variant of combe ‘narrow valley ravine’ (see Combe ). alternatively perhaps a derivative of the personal name Come/Côme from the Greek name Kosmas (see Cosma ). Compare Comeaux Commo and Como .

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


Similar surnames: Comes, Comeaux, Compeau, Croteau, Godeaux, Comar, Compas, Corneau

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Where is the Comeau family from?

You can see how Comeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comeau family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Comeau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 1,732 Comeau families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Comeau's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Comeau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comeau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Comeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Comeau. 31% of Comeau men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Comeau women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Comeau were Carpenter and 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 1921

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Labourer
    17%
  • Cultivateur
    11%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Dressmaker
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%
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Census Records

There are 50,000 census records available for the last name Comeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comeau 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Comeau. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Comeau. For the veterans among your Comeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comeau lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Comeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Comeau in 1949 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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