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Commentz Family History

Commentz 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: Coblentz, Clementz, Clement, Corrente, Lommen, Oommen, Combest

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Where is the Commentz family from?

You can see how Commentz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Commentz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Commentz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Commentz families living in Indiana. This was about 61% of all the recorded Commentz's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Commentz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Commentz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Commentz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Commentz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Commentz 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Commentz. 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 18 military records available for the last name Commentz. For the veterans among your Commentz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Commentz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Commentz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Commentz in 1971 was 61, and 90 in 1997.

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