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Comtenay Family History

Comtenay 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: Courtenay, Cortina, Cotten, Coveney, Catena, Cortinas, Comley, Comte

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Where is the Comtenay family from?

You can see how Comtenay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comtenay family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Comtenay families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Comtenay's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Comtenay families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comtenay 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 21 census records available for the last name Comtenay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comtenay 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Comtenay. 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 2 military records available for the last name Comtenay. For the veterans among your Comtenay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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