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Compston Name Meaning

English (northern): variant of Cumpston .

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


Similar surnames: Cumpston, Compton, Campton, Crompton, Colston, Coulston, Cumpton

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Where is the Compston family from?

You can see how Compston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Compston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Compston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 5 Compston families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Compston's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Compston families in 1840.
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What did your Compston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Compston. 34% of Compston men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Compston women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Compston were New Worker and Waitress. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Librarian
    16%
  • Waitress
    16%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Compston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Compston 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Compston. 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 638 military records available for the last name Compston. For the veterans among your Compston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Compston lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Compston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Compston in 1954 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

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