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Commeyer Family History

Commeyer 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: Kammeyer, Dammeyer, Homeyer, Lohmeyer, Sommerer, Commer, Hofmeyer

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Where is the Commeyer family from?

You can see how Commeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Commeyer family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Commeyer family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Commeyer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Commeyer families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Commeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Commeyer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Commeyer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Commeyer. For the veterans among your Commeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Commeyer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Commeyer 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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