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Comleman Family History

Comleman 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: Coleman, Copeman, Goleman, Colleran, Boleman, Coltman, Colman

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Where is the Comleman family from?

You can see how Comleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comleman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Comleman families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Comleman families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Comleman's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Comleman families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Comleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comleman 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 Comleman. 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 Comleman. For the veterans among your Comleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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