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Comeby Family History

Comeby 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: Comey, Comer, Corby, Coley, Colby, Combe, Coney, Couey, Moseby, Cumby

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Where is the Comeby family from?

You can see how Comeby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comeby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Comeby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Comeby families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Comeby's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Comeby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comeby 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 188 census records available for the last name Comeby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comeby 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Comeby. 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 4 military records available for the last name Comeby. For the veterans among your Comeby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comeby lifespan?

Average Comeby life expectancy in 2004 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comeby 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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