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Compere Family History

Compere Surname Meaning

French and Haitian (Compère): relationship name or nickname from Old French compere French compère ‘godfather’.

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


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Where is the Compere family from?

You can see how Compere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Compere family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Compere families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Compere families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Compere's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Compere families in 1911.
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What did your Compere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Compere. 28% of Compere men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Compere women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Lawyer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Compere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Compere 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Compere. 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 188 military records available for the last name Compere. For the veterans among your Compere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Compere lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Compere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Compere in 1962 was 85, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Compere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Compere 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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