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Kompst Family History

Kompst 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: Kost, Komp, Kops, Korst, Koops, Kamps, Kemps, Kos, Kopp, Kamp

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Where is the Kompst family from?

You can see how Kompst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kompst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kompst families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kompst's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kompst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kompst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kompst ancestors do for a living?

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

What Kompst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Kompst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kompst 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Kompst. 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 38 military records available for the last name Kompst. For the veterans among your Kompst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kompst lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Kompst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kompst in 1966 was 82, and 63 in 1991.

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