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Campton Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Campton in Bedfordshire, named in Old English as ‘settlement (Old English tun) by the Camel river’ (a lost river-name of Celtic origin).

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


Similar surnames: Lampton, Compton, Rampton, Hampton, Frampton, Caton, Cayton, Caston

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Campton Family Origin

Where is the Campton family from?

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    You can see how Campton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Campton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Campton families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 9 Campton families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 17% of all the recorded Campton's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Campton families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Campton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Campton Family Occupations

    What did your Campton ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Campton family was Keeping House. Farmer, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Campton. The most common Campton occupation in the USA was Farmer. 43% of Campton's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      43%

    • Laborer

      9%

    • Farm Laborer

      5%

    • Keeping House

      4%

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

    Campton Historical Records

    What Campton family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Campton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Campton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Campton. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Campton. For the veterans among your Campton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Campton Life Expectancy

    What is the average Campton lifespan?

    Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Campton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Campton in 1958 was 30, and 75 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Campton

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Campton 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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