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Mccomsey Family History

Mccomsey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McComiskey or possibly McComas.

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


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Where is the Mccomsey family from?

You can see how Mccomsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccomsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccomsey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mccomsey family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mccomsey's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mccomsey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccomsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mccomsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccomsey. 48% of Mccomsey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mccomsey women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Dealer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Mccomsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mccomsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccomsey 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Mccomsey. 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 490 military records available for the last name Mccomsey. For the veterans among your Mccomsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccomsey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mccomsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mccomsey in 1950 was 31, and 78 in 2004.

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