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Commings Family History

Commings Surname Meaning

English: variant of Cummings.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Commings family from?

You can see how Commings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Commings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Commings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Commings families living in Quebec. This was about 31% of all the recorded Commings's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Commings families in 1911.
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What did your Commings ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Commings. 40% of Commings men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Shipper
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Student
    20%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Commings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Commings 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 858 immigration records available for the last name Commings. 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 989 military records available for the last name Commings. For the veterans among your Commings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Commings lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Commings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Commings in 1964 was 74, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Commings 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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