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Comyn Family History

Comyn Surname Meaning

see Cumming.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Comyn family from?

You can see how Comyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Comyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Comyn families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Comyn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Comyn families in 1891.
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What did your Comyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Comyn. 72% of Comyn 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
    72%
  • Private Means
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Comyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comyn 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 792 immigration records available for the last name Comyn. 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 277 military records available for the last name Comyn. For the veterans among your Comyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comyn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Comyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Comyn in 1967 was 69, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comyn 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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