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Comrey Family History

Comrey 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: Comley, Comey, Corey, Courey, Conrey, Cowley, Carey, Comer, Cowdrey

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Where is the Comrey family from?

You can see how Comrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comrey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Comrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Comrey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Comrey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Comrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comrey 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 Comrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Comrey. 100% of Comrey women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Comrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 376 census records available for the last name Comrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comrey 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Comrey. 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 83 military records available for the last name Comrey. For the veterans among your Comrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comrey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Comrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Comrey in 1967 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Comrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comrey 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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