This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Komp family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Komp Family History

Komp Surname Meaning

North German: from Low German komp ‘dish bowl’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of these.

Hungarian: metonymic occupational name for a ferryman from komp ‘ferry’.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from Kampiai in Lithuania.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Komp family from?

You can see how Komp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Komp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Komp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Komp families living in Ontario. This was about 62% of all the recorded Komp's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Komp families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Komp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Komp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Komp. 25% of Komp men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Komp women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Komp were Machinist and Clerk.

View Census Data for Komp | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Komp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Komp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Komp census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Komp

Passenger Lists

There are 434 immigration records available for the last name Komp. 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.

View all Komp immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 24,000 military records available for the last name Komp. For the veterans among your Komp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Komp military records

You've only scratched the surface of Komp family history

Discover More

What is the average Komp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Komp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Komp in 1963 was 68, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Komp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Komp 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Komp family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial