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Comen Family History

Comen 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, Domen, Coven, Cohen, Coen, Homen, Comes, Coben, Comey, Colen

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Where is the Comen family from?

You can see how Comen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Comen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Comen families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 64% of all the recorded Comen's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Comen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Comen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Comen. 21% of Comen men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Comen women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Comen were Painter and Cashier.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Painter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Cashier
    25%

What Comen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Comen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Comen. 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 347 military records available for the last name Comen. For the veterans among your Comen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Comen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Comen in 1964 was 43, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Comen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comen 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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