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Komp Name Meaning

North German: from Low German komp ‘dish’, ‘bowl’, hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of these. Hungarian: metonymic occupational name for a ferryman, from komp ‘ferry’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Kampiai in Lithuania.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kopp, Kamp, Kemp, Kump, Komm, Kotz, Knopp, Koop, Kampf, Top

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Komp Family Origin

Where is the Komp family from?

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You can see how Komp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Komp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Komp families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Komp families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Komp's in the UK. London had the highest population of Komp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Komp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Komp Family Occupations

What did your Komp ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Komp occupation in the USA was Farmer. 25% of Komp's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Komp family was Harness Maker. Farmer, Brick Maker and Furniture Manufacturer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Komp.

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  • Farmer

    25%

  • Brick Maker

    8%

  • Furniture Manufacturer

    8%

  • Harness Maker

    8%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Komp ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Komp Historical Records

What Komp family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Komp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Komp census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 434 immigration records available for the last name Komp. 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 Card

There are 24,000 military records available for the last name Komp. For the veterans among your Komp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Komp Life Expectancy

What is the average Komp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Komp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Komp in 1963 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Komp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Komp 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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