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Mc Comiskey Family History

Mc Comiskey 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: Mccomiskey, Mccoskey, Comiskey, Mccomsey, Mccloskey, Mccroskey

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Where is the Mc Comiskey family from?

You can see how Mc Comiskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Comiskey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Mc Comiskey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Mc Comiskey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Comiskey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mc Comiskey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Comiskey 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 Mc Comiskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mc Comiskey. 50% of Mc Comiskey men worked as a Painter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Mc Comiskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Mc Comiskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Comiskey 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Mc Comiskey. 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 183 military records available for the last name Mc Comiskey. For the veterans among your Mc Comiskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Comiskey lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1991, in the United States, Mc Comiskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mc Comiskey in 1985 was 82, and 86 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Comiskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Comiskey 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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