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Commet Family History

Commet 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: Commer, Sommer, Comer, Homme, Colmer, Combe, Lommen, Cornet, Oommen

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Where is the Commet family from?

You can see how Commet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Commet family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Commet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Commet families living in New Hampshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Commet's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Commet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Commet 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 Commet ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

What Commet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Commet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Commet 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Commet. 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 71 military records available for the last name Commet. For the veterans among your Commet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Commet lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Commet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Commet in 1959 was 26, and 106 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Commet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Commet 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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