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Komer Family History

Komer Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Komar.

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


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Where is the Komer family from?

You can see how Komer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Komer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Komer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Komer families living in Dorset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Komer's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Komer families in 1891.
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What did your Komer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Komer. 100% of Komer 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%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Komer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Komer 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 661 immigration records available for the last name Komer. 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 532 military records available for the last name Komer. For the veterans among your Komer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Komer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Komer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Komer in 1955 was 48, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Komer 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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