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Compall Family History

Compall 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: Coupal, Compas, Cornell, Dowdall, Foxall, Cornwall, Voshall, Campbell

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Where is the Compall family from?

You can see how Compall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Compall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Compall families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 17 Compall families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Compall's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Compall families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Compall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Compall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Compall 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Compall. 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 1 military records available for the last name Compall. For the veterans among your Compall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Compall lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Compall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Compall in 1973 was 75, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Compall 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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