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Comstive Family History

Comstive Surname Meaning

see Cumpsty.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Comstive family from?

You can see how Comstive families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comstive family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Comstive families living in Lancashire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Comstive's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Comstive families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comstive surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Comstive ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Comstive. 100% of Comstive 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 Comstive family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 641 census records available for the last name Comstive. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comstive 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Comstive. 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 41 military records available for the last name Comstive. For the veterans among your Comstive ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comstive lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1993, in the United States, Comstive life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Comstive in 1973 was 72, and 92 in 1993.

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