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Comelia Family History

Comelia 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: Comella, Melia, Corella, Lomeli, Celia, Colella, Camelio, Chmela

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Where is the Comelia family from?

You can see how Comelia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comelia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Comelia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Comelia families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Comelia's in USA. California had the highest population of Comelia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comelia 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 109 census records available for the last name Comelia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comelia 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Comelia. 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 24 military records available for the last name Comelia. For the veterans among your Comelia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comelia lifespan?

Average Comelia life expectancy in 1988 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comelia 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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