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Compian Family History

Compian Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Compián): altered form of Spanish Cumpián (see Cumpian).

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


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Where is the Compian family from?

You can see how Compian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Compian family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Compian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Compian families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Compian's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Compian families in 1891.
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What did your Compian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Compian. 60% of Compian men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Compian women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Steel Binder
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Compian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Compian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Compian 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Compian. 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 71 military records available for the last name Compian. For the veterans among your Compian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Compian lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Compian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Compian in 1965 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Compian 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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