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Zompa Family History

Zompa 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: Pompa, Toma, Zima, Zola, Roma, Popa, Komp, Kempa, Kopa, Poma

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Where is the Zompa family from?

You can see how Zompa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zompa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Zompa families living in Rhode Island. This was about 80% of all the recorded Zompa's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Zompa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zompa 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 Zompa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Zompa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Zompa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zompa 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Zompa. 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 129 military records available for the last name Zompa. For the veterans among your Zompa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zompa lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Zompa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zompa in 1961 was 39, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zompa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zompa 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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