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Comstock Family History

Comstock Surname Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name from Clumstock (Devon). This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Comstock family from?

You can see how Comstock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comstock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Comstock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Comstock families living in Devon. This was about 61% of all the recorded Comstock's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Comstock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comstock 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 Comstock ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 76,000 census records available for the last name Comstock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comstock 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Comstock. 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 16,000 military records available for the last name Comstock. For the veterans among your Comstock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comstock lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Comstock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Comstock in 1947 was 25, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Comstock

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comstock 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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