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Comlen Family History

Comlen 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: Comley, Colen, Collen, Coplen, Cowley, Nolen, Cowden, Cullen, Comer

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Where is the Comlen family from?

You can see how Comlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comlen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Comlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Comlen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 80% of all the recorded Comlen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Comlen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Comlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comlen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Comlen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Comlen. For the veterans among your Comlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comlen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1982, in the United States, Comlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Comlen in 1972 was 86, and 89 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comlen 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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