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Compagnon Family History

Compagnon 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, Compagnone, Companion, Concannon, Campano, Collignon

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Where is the Compagnon family from?

You can see how Compagnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Compagnon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Compagnon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Compagnon families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Compagnon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Compagnon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Compagnon 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 Compagnon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Compagnon. 100% of Compagnon men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Compagnon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Compagnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Compagnon 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Compagnon. 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 128 military records available for the last name Compagnon. For the veterans among your Compagnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Compagnon lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Compagnon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Compagnon in 1956 was 48, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Compagnon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Compagnon 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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