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Commager Family History

Commager 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: Commander, Commer, Sommer, Comer, Colmer, Courage, Mager, Cogger

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Where is the Commager family from?

You can see how Commager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Commager family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Commager families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Commager family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Commager's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Commager families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Commager 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 73 census records available for the last name Commager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Commager 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Commager. 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 86 military records available for the last name Commager. For the veterans among your Commager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Commager lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Commager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Commager in 1974 was 72, and 96 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Commager 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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