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Comas Family History

Comas Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McComas. This name is not found in Ireland and is rare in Britain. Catalan: Castilianized form of Comes.

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


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Where is the Comas family from?

You can see how Comas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Comas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Comas families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Comas's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Comas families in 1891.
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What did your Comas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Comas. 32% of Comas men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Comas women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Comas were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Comas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comas 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Comas. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Comas. For the veterans among your Comas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comas lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Comas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Comas in 1953 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comas 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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