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Comptois Family History

Comptois 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: Comtois, Compton, Courtois, Contois, Comito, Contos, Campton, Compo

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Where is the Comptois family from?

You can see how Comptois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comptois family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Comptois families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 8 Comptois families living in Vermont. This was about 67% of all the recorded Comptois's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Comptois families in 1880.
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What did your Comptois ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Comptois. 60% of Comptois 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Journalier
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Comptois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comptois 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Comptois. 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 41 military records available for the last name Comptois. For the veterans among your Comptois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Comptois lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Comptois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Comptois in 1964 was 83, and 65 in 2002.

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