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Comma Family History

Comma 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: Cosma, Somma, Cotta, Comer, Homme, Toma, Camm, Kozma, Corda, Costa

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Where is the Comma family from?

You can see how Comma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comma family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Comma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Comma families living in Durham. This was about 40% of all the recorded Comma's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Comma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Comma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comma 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Comma. 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 25 military records available for the last name Comma. For the veterans among your Comma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comma lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Comma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Comma in 1968 was 76, and 25 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comma 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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