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Commer Family History

Commer Name Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Kommer . English: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Comer, Coomer, Sommer, Colmer, Cammer, Hommer, Comber, Kommer, Dommer

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Where is the Commer family from?

You can see how Commer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Commer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Commer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Commer families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Commer's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Commer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Commer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Commer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Commer. 28% of Commer men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Commer women worked as a Farm Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Commer were Janitor and Nurse. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Janitor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Work
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Nurse
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Commer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Commer 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 691 immigration records available for the last name Commer. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Commer. For the veterans among your Commer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Commer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Commer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Commer in 1961 was 43, and 89 in 2003.

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