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Comeford Family History

Comeford 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: Comerford, Comfort, Colford, Commerford, Comer, Rochford, Bodiford

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Where is the Comeford family from?

You can see how Comeford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comeford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Comeford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Comeford families living in Quebec. This was about 47% of all the recorded Comeford's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Comeford families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comeford 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 Comeford ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Comeford. 27% of Comeford men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Comeford women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Comeford were Policeman and Saleslady.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Clerk
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Policeman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Saleslady
    20%

What Comeford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Comeford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comeford 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Comeford. 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 249 military records available for the last name Comeford. For the veterans among your Comeford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comeford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Comeford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Comeford in 1963 was 52, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comeford 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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