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Competello Family History

Competello 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: Compitello, Costello, Campitelli, Capetillo, Castello, Campbell

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Where is the Competello family from?

You can see how Competello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Competello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Competello families living in New York. This was about 86% of all the recorded Competello's in USA. New York had the highest population of Competello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Competello 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 Competello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fruit Peddler and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Competello. 43% of Competello men worked as a Fruit Peddler and 100% of Competello women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fruit Peddler
    43%
  • Helper
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Competello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Competello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Competello 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Competello. 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 82 military records available for the last name Competello. For the veterans among your Competello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Competello lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Competello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Competello in 1968 was 63, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Competello 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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