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Compo Family History

Compo Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Campeau. Compare Compeau.

Americanized form of Italian Campo or perhaps of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Compo family from?

You can see how Compo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Compo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Compo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Compo families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Compo's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Compo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Compo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Compo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Compo. 40% of Compo men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Compo women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Compo were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    40%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Charge Nurse
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Compo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Compo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Compo 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Compo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Compo. For the veterans among your Compo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Compo lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Compo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Compo in 1957 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Compo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Compo 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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