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Comtney Family History

Comtney 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: Cotney, Coatney, Courtney, Corney, Cortner, Cotner, Coveney, Coney

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Where is the Comtney family from?

You can see how Comtney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comtney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Comtney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Comtney family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Comtney's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Comtney families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Comtney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comtney 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Comtney. 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 17 military records available for the last name Comtney. For the veterans among your Comtney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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