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Commeford Family History

Commeford 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: Commerford, Comerford, Comfort, Summerford, Colford, Commodore

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Where is the Commeford family from?

You can see how Commeford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Commeford family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Commeford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Commeford families living in Quebec. This was about 73% of all the recorded Commeford's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Commeford families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Commeford 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 Commeford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Employ was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Commeford. 100% of Commeford men worked as an Employ.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Employ
    100%

What Commeford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Commeford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Commeford 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Commeford. 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 50 military records available for the last name Commeford. For the veterans among your Commeford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Commeford lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Commeford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Commeford in 1968 was 91, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Commeford 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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