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Compans Family History

Compans 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: Compas, Comans, Copas, Campana, Campano, Omans, Compagno, Campany

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Where is the Compans family from?

You can see how Compans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Compans family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Compans family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Compans's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Compans families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Compans 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 48 census records available for the last name Compans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Compans 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Compans. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Compans. For the veterans among your Compans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Compans lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Compans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Compans in 1980 was 78, and 67 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Compans 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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