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Commins Name Meaning

English: variant of Cummings .

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


Similar surnames: Commings, Comins, Cummins, Comans, Comings, Cummings, Kimmins

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Where is the Commins family from?

You can see how Commins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Commins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Commins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 5 Commins families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Commins's in USA. New York had the highest population of Commins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Commins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Commins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Commins. 20% of Commins men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Commins women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Commins were Truck Driver and Secretary. .

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Secretary
    12%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Commins. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Commins. For the veterans among your Commins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Commins lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Commins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Commins in 1943 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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