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Shompton Family History

Shompton 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: Hampton, Shotton, Hopton, Shipton, Compton, Thompson, Sharpton

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Where is the Shompton family from?

You can see how Shompton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shompton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shompton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Shompton families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shompton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shompton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shompton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Shompton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shompton 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 Shompton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shompton. For the veterans among your Shompton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shompton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shompton 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shompton

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