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Comos Family History

Comos 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: Como, Comes, Comas, Cobos, Comis, Cosmos, Combs, Roos, Amos, Boros

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Where is the Comos family from?

You can see how Comos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Comos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Comos families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Comos's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Comos families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comos 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 Comos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Comos. 34% of Comos men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Comos women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Comos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Comos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comos 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Comos. 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 40 military records available for the last name Comos. For the veterans among your Comos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comos lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Comos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Comos in 1977 was 30, and 89 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comos 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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