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Comperthwaite Family History

Comperthwaite Surname 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: Cowperthwaite, Satterthwaite, Goldthwaite, Garthwaite, Crosthwaite

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Where is the Comperthwaite family from?

You can see how Comperthwaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Comperthwaite family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Comperthwaite families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there was 1 Comperthwaite family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Comperthwaite's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Comperthwaite families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Comperthwaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Comperthwaite 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Comperthwaite. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Comperthwaite. For the veterans among your Comperthwaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Comperthwaite 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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