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Compitello Family History

Compitello Name Meaning

Possibly an altered form of Italian Campitello a topographic name meaning ‘little field’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Campitelli, Civitello, Civello, Tomasello, Castello, Romanello

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Where is the Compitello family from?

You can see how Compitello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Compitello family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Compitello families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Compitello families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Compitello's in USA. New York had the highest population of Compitello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Compitello 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 Compitello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Compitello. 40% of Compitello men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Compitello women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Compitello were Foreman and Bookeeper. .

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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
    40%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Foreman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Bookeeper
    20%
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What Compitello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Compitello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Compitello 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Compitello. 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 210 military records available for the last name Compitello. For the veterans among your Compitello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Compitello lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Compitello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Compitello in 1960 was 55, and 89 in 2004.

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