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Comiss Family History

Comiss 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: Comis, Comins, Combes, Comito, Camisa, Comes, Corliss, Comas

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Where is the Comiss family from?

You can see how Comiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comiss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Comiss family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Comiss's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Comiss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comiss 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 48 census records available for the last name Comiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comiss 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Comiss. 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 2 military records available for the last name Comiss. For the veterans among your Comiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comiss lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Comiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Comiss in 1965 was 71, and 79 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comiss 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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