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Comstra Family History

Comstra 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: Costa, Hamstra, Hofstra, Kamstra, Costea, Colston, Cotta, Comer

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Where is the Comstra family from?

You can see how Comstra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comstra family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Comstra families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Comstra family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Comstra's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Comstra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comstra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Comstra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comstra 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Comstra. 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 8 military records available for the last name Comstra. For the veterans among your Comstra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comstra lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Comstra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Comstra in 1976 was 51, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comstra 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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