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Commer Family History

Commer Surname Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Kommer. English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Commer family from?

You can see how Commer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Commer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Commer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 47 Commer families living in London. This was about 66% of all the recorded Commer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Commer families in 1891.
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What did your Commer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Commer. 100% of Commer 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
    100%

What Commer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Commer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Commer 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 691 immigration records available for the last name Commer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Commer. For the veterans among your Commer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Commer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Commer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Commer in 1961 was 43, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Commer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Commer 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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