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Cominess Family History

Cominess 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: Romines, Caviness, Comings, Comins, Cabiness, Romine, Combest

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cominess 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 17 census records available for the last name Cominess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cominess 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Cominess. 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 Cominess. For the veterans among your Cominess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cominess lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1976, in the United States, Cominess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Cominess in 1965 was 93, and 81 in 1976.

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