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Cominskey Family History

Cominskey 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: Comiskey, Cominsky, Kominsky, Comisky, Cumiskey, Minsky, Dominski

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Where is the Cominskey family from?

You can see how Cominskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cominskey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cominskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Cominskey family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cominskey's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Cominskey families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cominskey 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 Cominskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dock Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cominskey. 100% of Cominskey men worked as a Dock Hand.

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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

  • Dock Hand
    100%

What Cominskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Cominskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cominskey 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Cominskey. 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 23 military records available for the last name Cominskey. For the veterans among your Cominskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cominskey lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Cominskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cominskey in 1986 was 66, and 66 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cominskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cominskey 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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