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Commerford Family History

Commerford Surname Meaning

English: variant of Comerford. In southeastern England it may have been confused with Comfort.

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


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Where is the Commerford family from?

You can see how Commerford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Commerford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Commerford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Commerford families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Commerford's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Commerford families in 1891.
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What did your Commerford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Commerford. 100% of Commerford men worked as a General Labourer and 93% of Commerford 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Shorthand Typist
    8%

What Commerford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Commerford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Commerford 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 927 immigration records available for the last name Commerford. 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 939 military records available for the last name Commerford. For the veterans among your Commerford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Commerford lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Commerford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Commerford in 1954 was 26, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Commerford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Commerford 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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