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Comier Family History

Comier 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: Comer, Cormier, Cozier, Comber, Commer, Cooper, Sommer, Homer, Cover

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Where is the Comier family from?

You can see how Comier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Comier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Comier family living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Comier's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Comier families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comier 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 Comier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Comier. 32% of Comier men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Comier women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Comier were Seaman and Inspector.

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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%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Seaman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Inspector
    13%

What Comier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Comier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comier 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Comier. 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 129 military records available for the last name Comier. For the veterans among your Comier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Comier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Comier in 1963 was 75, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Comier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comier 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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