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Comodore Family History

Comodore 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: Commodore, Moore, Theodore, Comfort, Cordone, Compere, Madore, Condor

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Where is the Comodore family from?

You can see how Comodore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comodore family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Comodore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Comodore family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Comodore's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Comodore families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comodore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Comodore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Comodore. 56% of Comodore men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Comodore women worked as a Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Comodore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 557 census records available for the last name Comodore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comodore 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Comodore. 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 67 military records available for the last name Comodore. For the veterans among your Comodore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comodore lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Comodore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Comodore in 1972 was 69, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Comodore

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comodore 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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