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Commans Family History

Commans 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: Commins, Commons, Comans, Cotman, Omans, Comas, Clemans, Colman

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Where is the Commans family from?

You can see how Commans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Commans family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Commans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Commans families living in Indiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Commans's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Commans families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Commans 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 Commans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Commans. 100% of Commans men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Commans women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 653 census records available for the last name Commans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Commans 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Commans. 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 166 military records available for the last name Commans. For the veterans among your Commans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Commans lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Commans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Commans in 1952 was 39, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Commans

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Commans 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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