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Comshaw Family History

Comshaw 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: Hoshaw, Ramshaw, Forshaw, Capshaw, Cutshaw, Croshaw, Shaw, Henshaw

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Where is the Comshaw family from?

You can see how Comshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comshaw family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Comshaw families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Comshaw's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Comshaw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comshaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Comshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comshaw 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Comshaw. 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 2 military records available for the last name Comshaw. For the veterans among your Comshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comshaw lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1980, in the United States, Comshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Comshaw in 1979 was 73, and 70 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comshaw 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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