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Comis Family History

Comis Surname Meaning

Greek: from medieval Greek komis ‘count’ from Latin comes (see Comito) attested as a surname in the 13th century.

However the modern surname is more likely a Hellenisation of the Italian surname Comi which is derived from the same medieval Greek word.

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


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Where is the Comis family from?

You can see how Comis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Comis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Comis families living in Hampshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Comis's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Comis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comis 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 Comis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Comis. 45% of Comis men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Comis women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Comis were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    45%
  • Hoister
    12%
  • Helper
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Shoeworker
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Comis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comis 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Comis. 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 429 military records available for the last name Comis. For the veterans among your Comis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Comis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Comis in 1964 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comis 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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