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Commender Family History

Commender 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: Commander, Callender, Colmenero, Boender, Olender, Sommerer, Calender

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Where is the Commender family from?

You can see how Commender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Commender family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Commender family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Commender's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Commender families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Commender 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 67 census records available for the last name Commender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Commender 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Commender. 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 9 military records available for the last name Commender. For the veterans among your Commender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Commender lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Commender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Commender in 1968 was 58, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Commender 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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