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Commando Family History

Commando 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, Romano, Lombardo, Cotman, Campano, Accomando, Lo Manto

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Where is the Commando family from?

You can see how Commando families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Commando family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 19 Commando families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Commando's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Commando families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Commando 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 Commando ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Commando. 100% of Commando men worked as a Porter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Porter
    100%

What Commando family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Commando. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Commando 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Commando. 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 18 military records available for the last name Commando. For the veterans among your Commando ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Commando lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Commando life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Commando in 1972 was 53, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Commando 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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