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Companion Family History

Companion Surname Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of Italian Compagno or Compagnone.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Companion family from?

You can see how Companion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Companion family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Companion families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Companion families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Companion's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Companion families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Companion 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 Companion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Companion. 50% of Companion men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Companion women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Spinner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Companion family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Companion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Companion 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Companion. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Companion. For the veterans among your Companion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Companion lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Companion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Companion in 1962 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Companion

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Companion 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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