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Comman Family History

Comman 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: Cotman, Colman, Corman, Cosman, Cowman, Coman, Common, Norman

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Where is the Comman family from?

You can see how Comman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Comman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Comman families living in Quebec. This was about 34% of all the recorded Comman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Comman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Comman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Comman. 67% of Comman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Comman women worked as a Student.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Agent
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%

What Comman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Comman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comman 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Comman. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Comman. For the veterans among your Comman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comman lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1993, in the United States, Comman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Comman in 1976 was 83, and 47 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Comman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comman 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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