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Commener Family History

Commener 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, Colmenero, Sommerer, Commer, Sommer, Comer, Corner

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Where is the Commener family from?

You can see how Commener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Commener family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Commener families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Commener's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Commener families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Commener 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 14 census records available for the last name Commener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Commener 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Commener. 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 Commener. For the veterans among your Commener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Commener lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Commener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Commener in 1992 was 62, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Commener

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Commener 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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