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Comette Family History

Comette Name 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: Colette, Lorette, Mette, Boyette, Collette, Godette, Comte, Monette

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Where is the Comette family from?

You can see how Comette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Comette families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Comette families living in Missouri. This was about 69% of all the recorded Comette's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Comette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Comette ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Comette ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 490 census records available for the last name Comette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comette 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Comette. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Comette. For the veterans among your Comette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comette lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Comette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Comette in 1963 was 73, and 53 in 2003.

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