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Commelander Family History

Commelander 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, Melander, Bolander, Callander, Copeland, Helander

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Where is the Commelander family from?

You can see how Commelander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Commelander family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Commelander families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Commelander family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Commelander's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Commelander families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Commelander 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 26 census records available for the last name Commelander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Commelander 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Commelander. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Commelander. For the veterans among your Commelander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Commelander lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Commelander

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