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Commery Family History

Commery 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: Commer, Commers, Sommer, Comer, Colmer, Coomer, Comley, Corkery

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Where is the Commery family from?

You can see how Commery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Commery family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Commery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 4 Commery families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Commery's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Commery families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Commery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Commery ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Commery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Commery 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Commery. 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 27 military records available for the last name Commery. For the veterans among your Commery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Commery lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Commery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Commery in 1974 was 81, and 82 in 1998.

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