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Comery Family History

Comery Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Comrie.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Comery family from?

You can see how Comery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Comery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 181 Comery families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Comery's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Comery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comery 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 Comery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Comery. 28% of Comery men worked as a Bricklayer and 82% of Comery women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Comery were General Labourer and Up Dduties.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    28%
  • Painter Decorator
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Up Dduties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Comery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comery 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 504 immigration records available for the last name Comery. 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 350 military records available for the last name Comery. For the veterans among your Comery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comery lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Comery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Comery in 1956 was 22, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comery 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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