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Compestine Family History

Compestine 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: Celestine, Costine, Notestine, Compston, Cumpston, Celestino, Combest

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Where is the Compestine family from?

You can see how Compestine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Compestine family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Compestine family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Compestine's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Compestine families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Compestine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Compestine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Compestine 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Compestine. 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 3 military records available for the last name Compestine. For the veterans among your Compestine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Compestine lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Compestine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Compestine in 1963 was 80, and 70 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Compestine 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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