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Comming Family History

Comming 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: Cumming, Commins, Commings, Cooling, Hemming, Codding, Colling

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Where is the Comming family from?

You can see how Comming families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comming family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Comming families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Comming families living in Devon. This was about 59% of all the recorded Comming's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Comming families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comming 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 Comming ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Comming. 100% of Comming 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Comming. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comming 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Comming. 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 135 military records available for the last name Comming. For the veterans among your Comming ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comming lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Comming life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Comming in 1972 was 80, and 72 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Comming

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comming 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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