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Commons Family History

Commons Surname Meaning

English and Irish (Mayo Tipperary and Galway): variant of Cummings.

English: variant of Common with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Commons family from?

You can see how Commons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Commons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Commons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 64 Commons families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Commons's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Commons families in 1891.
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What did your Commons 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 Commons. 29% of Commons men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Commons women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Commons were Painter and Domestic Servant.

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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
    29%
  • Coal Hewer
    24%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Commons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Commons 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Commons. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Commons. For the veterans among your Commons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Commons lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Commons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Commons in 1950 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Commons 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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