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Comiskie Family History

Comiskie 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: Comiskey, Comisky, Comrie, Dominski, Tomaski, Miske, Koskie, Cominsky

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Where is the Comiskie family from?

You can see how Comiskie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comiskie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Comiskie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Comiskie families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Comiskie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Comiskie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comiskie 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 86 census records available for the last name Comiskie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comiskie 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Comiskie. 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 9 military records available for the last name Comiskie. For the veterans among your Comiskie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comiskie lifespan?

Average Comiskie life expectancy in 1980 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comiskie 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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