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Commey Family History

Commey 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: Comley, Comey, Commer, Cowley, Sommer, Comer, Homme, Colmer, Coley

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Where is the Commey family from?

You can see how Commey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Commey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Commey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Commey family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Commey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Commey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Commey 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 219 census records available for the last name Commey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Commey 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Commey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Commey. For the veterans among your Commey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Commey lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Commey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Commey in 1968 was 66, and 69 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Commey 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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