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Comelli Family History

Comelli 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: Corelli, Comella, Comolli, Covelli, Cowell, Covello, Covell, Celli

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Where is the Comelli family from?

You can see how Comelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comelli family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Comelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Comelli family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Comelli's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Comelli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comelli 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 415 census records available for the last name Comelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comelli 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Comelli. 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 46 military records available for the last name Comelli. For the veterans among your Comelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comelli lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Comelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Comelli in 1970 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comelli 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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