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Comeley Family History

Comeley 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: Comley, Cokeley, Cowley, Coley, Copley, Coveney, Corley, Cooley

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Where is the Comeley family from?

You can see how Comeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comeley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Comeley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Comeley families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Comeley's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Comeley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 308 census records available for the last name Comeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comeley 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Comeley. 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 11 military records available for the last name Comeley. For the veterans among your Comeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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