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Coomby Family History

Coomby 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: Coombe, Coombs, Colombo, Corby, Colby, Crosby, Combe, Cooley, Coomer

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Where is the Coomby family from?

You can see how Coomby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coomby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Coomby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Coomby families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Coomby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Coomby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coomby 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 Coomby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cashier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coomby. 100% of Coomby women worked as a Cashier.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 504 census records available for the last name Coomby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coomby 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Coomby. 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 31 military records available for the last name Coomby. For the veterans among your Coomby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coomby lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coomby

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