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Comella Family History

Comella Surname Meaning

Italian: from the feminine form of Comelli a diminutive of Comi.

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


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Where is the Comella family from?

You can see how Comella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comella family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Comella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Comella families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Comella's in USA. California had the highest population of Comella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comella 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 Comella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Comella. 19% of Comella men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Comella women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Comella were Clerk and Sales Clerk.

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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
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Sales Clerk
    17%

What Comella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Comella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comella 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 755 immigration records available for the last name Comella. 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 589 military records available for the last name Comella. For the veterans among your Comella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comella lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Comella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Comella in 1945 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Comella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comella 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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