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Comppen Family History

Comppen 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: Coppin, Campen, Copper, Compton, Koppen, Compher, Copen, Koeppen

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Where is the Comppen family from?

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

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Comppen. 100% of Comppen men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Comppen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Comppen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comppen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Comppen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Comppen. For the veterans among your Comppen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comppen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Comppen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Comppen in 1974 was 65, and 67 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comppen 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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