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Compain Family History

Compain 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: Coppin, Camplin, Compton, Compagno, Costain, Coplin, Companion, Coman

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Where is the Compain family from?

You can see how Compain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Compain family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Compain families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Compain families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Compain's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Compain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Compain 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 Compain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Compain. 100% of Compain women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Compain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Compain 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Compain. 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 7 military records available for the last name Compain. For the veterans among your Compain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Compain lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Compain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Compain in 1963 was 79, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Compain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Compain 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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