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Cumpton Family History

Cumpton Surname Meaning

English (Herefordshire and Worcestershire): variant of Compton.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cumpton family from?

You can see how Cumpton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cumpton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cumpton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 52 Cumpton families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Cumpton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cumpton families in 1891.
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What did your Cumpton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cumpton. 100% of Cumpton 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cumpton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cumpton 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Cumpton. 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 673 military records available for the last name Cumpton. For the veterans among your Cumpton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cumpton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cumpton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Cumpton in 1963 was 77, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cumpton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cumpton 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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