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Commin Family History

Commin Name Meaning

see Cumming .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Commins, Common, Cumming, Cousin, Coppin, Collin, Cotman, Lommen

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Where is the Commin family from?

You can see how Commin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Commin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Commin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 8 Commin families living in Massachusetts. This was about 80% of all the recorded Commin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Commin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Commin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Commin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Commin. 50% of Commin men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Commin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Commin 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Commin. 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 183 military records available for the last name Commin. For the veterans among your Commin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Commin lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1999, in the United States, Commin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Commin in 1991 was 57, and 94 in 1999.

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