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Cumpson Family History

Cumpson Surname Meaning

see Compston. see Compson.

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


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Where is the Cumpson family from?

You can see how Cumpson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumpson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cumpson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Cumpson families living in Northumberland. This was about 24% of all the recorded Cumpson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Cumpson families in 1891.
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What did your Cumpson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cumpson. 100% of Cumpson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cumpson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumpson 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Cumpson. 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 149 military records available for the last name Cumpson. For the veterans among your Cumpson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumpson lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Cumpson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cumpson in 1966 was 73, and 80 in 2002.

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