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Comerlander Family History

Comerlander 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: Oberlander, Commander, Melander, Verlander, Norlander, Bolander

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Where is the Comerlander family from?

You can see how Comerlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comerlander family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 26 Comerlander families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Comerlander's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Comerlander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comerlander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Comerlander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Comerlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comerlander 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Comerlander. 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 1 military records available for the last name Comerlander. For the veterans among your Comerlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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