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Compau Family History

Compau 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: Comeau, Compeau, Campau, Compas, Copas, Campa, Comeaux, Pompa, Coppa

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Where is the Compau family from?

You can see how Compau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Compau family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Compau families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 10 Compau families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Compau's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Compau families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Compau 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 Compau ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Howk
    100%

What Compau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Compau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Compau 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Compau. 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 178 military records available for the last name Compau. For the veterans among your Compau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Compau lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Compau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Compau in 1965 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Compau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Compau 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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