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Comei Family History

Comei Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Comer, Comes, Comey, Tomei, Comi, Mei, Homer, Camel, Cover, Cole

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Where is the Comei family from?

You can see how Comei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comei family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Comei families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Comei families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Comei's in USA. New York had the highest population of Comei families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comei surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Comei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comei 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Comei. 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 19 military records available for the last name Comei. For the veterans among your Comei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comei lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Comei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Comei in 1977 was 80, and 65 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comei 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.

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