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Compeau Name Meaning

Altered form of French Campeau . Compare Compo . In some cases possibly also French: variant of Compot unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Campeau, Campau, Comeaux, Comeau, Champeau, Comar, Compo, Combee

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Where is the Compeau family from?

You can see how Compeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Compeau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Compeau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 27 Compeau families living in Quebec. This was about 68% of all the recorded Compeau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Compeau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Compeau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Compeau ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Compeau. 34% of Compeau men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Cultivateur
    19%
  • Carpenter
    12%
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What Compeau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Compeau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Compeau 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Compeau. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 297 military records available for the last name Compeau. For the veterans among your Compeau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Compeau lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Compeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Compeau in 1958 was 32, and 69 in 2004.

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