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Commo Family History

Commo Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Comeau. This surname is also found in France where it is very rare.

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


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Where is the Commo family from?

You can see how Commo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Commo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Commo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Commo families living in Durham. This was about 80% of all the recorded Commo's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Commo families in 1891.
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What did your Commo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Commo. 45% of Commo men worked as a Laborer.

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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%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Operator
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Commo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Commo 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Commo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Commo. For the veterans among your Commo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Commo lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Commo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Commo in 1960 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Commo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Commo 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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