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Comners Family History

Comners 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: Conners, Commers, Comer, Corner, Cotner, Conyers, Conner, Combes

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You can see how Comners families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comners family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Comners families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Comners families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Comners's in USA. New York had the highest population of Comners families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Comners. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comners 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Comners. 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 6 military records available for the last name Comners. For the veterans among your Comners ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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