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Commings Name Meaning

English: variant of Cummings .

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


Similar surnames: Comings, Commins, Cummings, Cummins, Comins, Comans, Goings, Cremins

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Where is the Commings family from?

You can see how Commings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Commings family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Commings families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Commings families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Commings's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Commings families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Commings surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Commings ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fruiterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Commings. 100% of Commings men worked as a Fruiterer and 100% of Commings women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fruiterer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Commings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Commings 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 858 immigration records available for the last name Commings. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 989 military records available for the last name Commings. For the veterans among your Commings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Commings lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Commings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Commings in 1964 was 74, and 64 in 2003.

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