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Compas Family History

Compas Surname Meaning

French (mainly Ardennes): from regional compas an old subjective case of compagnon ‘companion fellow’ (see Compagno).

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


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Where is the Compas family from?

You can see how Compas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Compas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Compas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Compas family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Compas's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Compas families in 1891.
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What did your Compas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Compas. 34% of Compas men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Compas women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Compas were Clerk and Manager.

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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
    34%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Manager
    25%

What Compas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Compas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Compas 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Compas. 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 273 military records available for the last name Compas. For the veterans among your Compas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Compas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Compas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Compas in 1966 was 67, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Compas 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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