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Comys Family History

Comys 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: Comes, Comas, Comis, Combs, Comer, Combe, Copps, Cody, Copas, Camps

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Where is the Comys family from?

You can see how Comys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comys family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Comys families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Comys's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Comys families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comys 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 40 census records available for the last name Comys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comys 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Comys. 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 4 military records available for the last name Comys. For the veterans among your Comys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comys lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2004, in the United States, Comys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Comys in 1997 was 94, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comys 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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