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Cumpstey Family History

Cumpstey Surname Meaning

see Cumpsty.

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


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Where is the Cumpstey family from?

You can see how Cumpstey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumpstey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Cumpstey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 65 Cumpstey families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Cumpstey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cumpstey families in 1891.
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What did your Cumpstey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shipwright Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cumpstey. 100% of Cumpstey men worked as a Shipwright Heavy Worker and 92% of Cumpstey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Shipwright Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Cotton Weaver
    9%

What Cumpstey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 743 census records available for the last name Cumpstey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumpstey 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Cumpstey. 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 163 military records available for the last name Cumpstey. For the veterans among your Cumpstey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumpstey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1982, in the United States, Cumpstey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cumpstey in 1970 was 80, and 92 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cumpstey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cumpstey 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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