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Commandeur Family History

Commandeur 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, Mander, Bolander, Callander, Chander, Kolander, Oblander

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Where is the Commandeur family from?

You can see how Commandeur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Commandeur family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Commandeur families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Commandeur family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Commandeur's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Commandeur families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Commandeur 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 223 census records available for the last name Commandeur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Commandeur 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Commandeur. 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 28 military records available for the last name Commandeur. For the veterans among your Commandeur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Commandeur lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Commandeur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Commandeur in 1969 was 79, and 54 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Commandeur 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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