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Comson Family History

Comson 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: Corson, Tomson, Colson, Coxson, Common, Cosson, Cousin, Samson

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Where is the Comson family from?

You can see how Comson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Comson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Comson families living in Ohio. This was about 52% of all the recorded Comson's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Comson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comson 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 Comson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Comson. 34% of Comson men worked as an Operator. .

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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

  • Operator
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Comson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comson 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 Comson. 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 51 military records available for the last name Comson. For the veterans among your Comson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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