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Compesi Family History

Compesi 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: Combest, Combes, Compere, Comes, Coppess, Copes, Compeau, Campisi

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Where is the Compesi family from?

You can see how Compesi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Compesi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Compesi family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Compesi's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Compesi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Compesi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Compesi ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Compesi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Compesi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Compesi 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Compesi. 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 15 military records available for the last name Compesi. For the veterans among your Compesi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Compesi lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Compesi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Compesi in 1987 was 83, and 81 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Compesi 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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