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Compagna Family History

Compagna 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: Compagno, Campagna, Campana, Montagna, Champagne, Campano, Compton

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Where is the Compagna family from?

You can see how Compagna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Compagna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Compagna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Compagna family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Compagna's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Compagna families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Compagna 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 Compagna ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Compagna. 25% of Compagna men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    25%
  • Cultivateur
    20%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    15%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    15%

What Compagna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Compagna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Compagna 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Compagna. 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 134 military records available for the last name Compagna. For the veterans among your Compagna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Compagna lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Compagna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Compagna in 1966 was 69, and 56 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Compagna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Compagna 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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