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Comyns Family History

Comyns Surname Meaning

see Cummings.

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


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Where is the Comyns family from?

You can see how Comyns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comyns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Comyns families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Comyns families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Comyns's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Comyns families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comyns surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Comyns ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Glazier and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Comyns. 100% of Comyns men worked as a Glazier and 90% of Comyns 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

  • Glazier
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Incapacitated
    11%

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Passenger Lists

There are 408 immigration records available for the last name Comyns. 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 286 military records available for the last name Comyns. For the veterans among your Comyns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comyns lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Comyns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Comyns in 1964 was 48, and 58 in 2000.

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