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Bompey Family History

Bompey 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: Pompey, Bromley, Bodley, Bowley, Rampey, Bosley, Bonney, Boley

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Bompey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bompey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bompey. 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 Bompey. For the veterans among your Bompey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bompey lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Bompey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bompey in 1986 was 75, and 56 in 1996.

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