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Comiter Family History

Comiter 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, Cotter, Coster, Hamiter, Comito, Cormier, Colter, Cozier

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Where is the Comiter family from?

You can see how Comiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comiter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Comiter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Comiter families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Comiter's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Comiter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comiter 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 27 census records available for the last name Comiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comiter 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Comiter. 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 8 military records available for the last name Comiter. For the veterans among your Comiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comiter lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Comiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Comiter in 1984 was 70, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comiter 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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