This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Como family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Como Family History

Como Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Como, a short form of Giacomo, an equivalent of James.

Italian: habitational name from Como in Lombardy.

Altered form of French Comeau.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Como family from?

You can see how Como families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Como family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Como families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Como families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 54% of all the recorded Como's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Como families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Como surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Como ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Como. 44% of Como men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Como women worked as a Dressmaker.

View Census Data for Como | Data not to scale

*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
    44%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Farmers Son
    16%
  • Journalier
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Como family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Como. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Como census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Como

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Como. 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.

View all Como immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Como. For the veterans among your Como ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Como military records

You've only scratched the surface of Como family history

Discover More

What is the average Como lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Como life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Como in 1951 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Como

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Como 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Como family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial