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Compes Family History

Compes 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: Combes, Comes, Copes, Compas, Coppes, Cooper, Coates, Comer, Cortes

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Where is the Compes family from?

You can see how Compes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Compes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Compes family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Compes's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Compes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Compes 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 Compes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Compes. 100% of Compes men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Compes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Compes 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Compes. 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 104 military records available for the last name Compes. For the veterans among your Compes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Compes lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Compes 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Compes

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