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Compa Family History

Compa 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: Campa, Pompa, Coppa, Compo, Comp, Compas, Cotta, Comer, Cosma, Copp

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Where is the Compa family from?

You can see how Compa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Compa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Compa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Compa family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Compa's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Compa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Compa 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 Compa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Compa. 75% of Compa men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Compa women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    75%
  • Farm Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Compa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Compa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Compa 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Compa. 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 55 military records available for the last name Compa. For the veterans among your Compa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Compa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Compa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Compa in 1965 was 34, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Compa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Compa 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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