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Cominsky Family History

Cominsky Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Komiński (see Kominsky).

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


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Where is the Cominsky family from?

You can see how Cominsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cominsky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cominsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cominsky family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cominsky's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cominsky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cominsky 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 Cominsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cominsky. 36% of Cominsky men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Cominsky women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cominsky were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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
    36%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    27%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Stenographer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cominsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cominsky 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Cominsky. 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 556 military records available for the last name Cominsky. For the veterans among your Cominsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cominsky lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Cominsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cominsky in 1946 was 41, and 37 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cominsky 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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