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Comtley Family History

Comtley 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: Comley, Costley, Cowley, Wortley, Coley, Cottle, Copley, Corley

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Where is the Comtley family from?

You can see how Comtley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comtley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Comtley families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Comtley's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Comtley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comtley 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 13 census records available for the last name Comtley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comtley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Comtley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Comtley. For the veterans among your Comtley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Comtley

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