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Compe Family History

Compe 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: Combe, Cope, Compo, Comte, Comp, Coupe, Corpe, Campe, Cocke, Cooper

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Where is the Compe family from?

You can see how Compe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Compe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Compe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Compe family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Compe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Compe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Compe 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 313 census records available for the last name Compe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Compe 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Compe. 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 14 military records available for the last name Compe. For the veterans among your Compe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Compe lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Compe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Compe in 1973 was 71, and 74 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Compe 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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