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Kompier Family History

Kompier 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: Dompier, Kopper, Koper, Kemper, Kempner, Dampier, Pomper, Domeier

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Where is the Kompier family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kompier 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 Kompier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kompier. 100% of Kompier 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Kompier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kompier 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Kompier. 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 98 military records available for the last name Kompier. For the veterans among your Kompier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kompier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kompier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kompier in 1966 was 71, and 65 in 2003.

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