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Comando Family History

Comando 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: Romano, Accomando, Morando, Armando, Rolando, Corado, Condo, Obando

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Where is the Comando family from?

You can see how Comando families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comando family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Comando families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Comando families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Comando's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Comando families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comando surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Comando ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Comando. 34% of Comando men worked as a New Worker and 100% of Comando women worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Peddler
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Comando family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Comando. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comando 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Comando. 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 34 military records available for the last name Comando. For the veterans among your Comando ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comando lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Comando life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Comando in 1967 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

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