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Comtrey Family History

Comtrey 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: Cowdrey, Comley, Comte, Comey, Corey, Cotey, Courey, Cotney, Coatney

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Where is the Comtrey family from?

You can see how Comtrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comtrey family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Comtrey families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Comtrey's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Comtrey families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Comtrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comtrey 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Comtrey. 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 Comtrey. For the veterans among your Comtrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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