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Comperry Family History

Comperry Name 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: Compere, Cooper, Merry, Comer, Perry, Carberry, Couper, Coberly

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Where is the Comperry family from?

You can see how Comperry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comperry family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Comperry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Comperry families living in Tennessee. This was about 71% of all the recorded Comperry's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Comperry families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Comperry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Comperry ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Comperry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Comperry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comperry 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 Comperry. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Comperry. For the veterans among your Comperry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comperry lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Comperry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Comperry in 1962 was 82, and 66 in 2004.

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