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Rompton Family History

Rompton Surname 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: Rampton, Compton, Crompton, Royston, Frampton, Rolston, Hampton

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Where is the Rompton family from?

You can see how Rompton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rompton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rompton family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rompton's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rompton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rompton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Rompton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rompton 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rompton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Rompton lifespan?

Average Rompton life expectancy in 1972 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rompton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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