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Compbell Family History

Compbell Name 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: Campbell, Corbell, Cambell, Cornell, Chappell, Corbeil, Combe

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Where is the Compbell family from?

You can see how Compbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Compbell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Compbell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 139 Compbell families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Compbell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Compbell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Compbell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Compbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Compbell. 57% of Compbell men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Compbell women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Compbell were Carpenter and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    57%
  • Labourer
    22%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Compbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Compbell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Compbell. 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 402 military records available for the last name Compbell. For the veterans among your Compbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Compbell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Compbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Compbell in 1967 was 60, and 30 in 2000.

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