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Komer Family History

Komer Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Komar.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Komer family from?

You can see how Komer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Komer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Komer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Komer families living in Manitoba. This was about 63% of all the recorded Komer's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Komer families in 1911.
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What did your Komer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Komer. 26% of Komer men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Komer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Komer were Miner and Housewife.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Miner
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Nurse
    19%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Komer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Komer 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 661 immigration records available for the last name Komer. 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 532 military records available for the last name Komer. For the veterans among your Komer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Komer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Komer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Komer in 1955 was 48, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Komer 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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