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Comus Family History

Comus 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: Comes, Copus, Comas, Comis, Combs, Camus, Comer, Cyrus, Claus, Cadmus

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Where is the Comus family from?

You can see how Comus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Comus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Comus family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Comus's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Comus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comus 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 Comus ancestors do for a living?

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

What Comus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Comus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comus 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Comus. 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 45 military records available for the last name Comus. For the veterans among your Comus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Comus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Comus in 1964 was 85, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Comus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comus 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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