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Commbs Family History

Commbs 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: Coombs, Combs, Coombe, Combe, Combes, Comes, Comas, Cobbs, Comis

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Where is the Commbs family from?

You can see how Commbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Commbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Commbs families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Commbs families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Commbs's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Commbs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Commbs 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 Commbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Commbs. 67% of Commbs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    34%

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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Commbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Commbs 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Commbs. 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 36 military records available for the last name Commbs. For the veterans among your Commbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Commbs lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Commbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Commbs in 1974 was 72, and 77 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Commbs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Commbs 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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