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Compora Family History

Compora 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: Comfort, Coppola, Compere, Compo, Acampora, Porpora, Cooper, Mora

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Where is the Compora family from?

You can see how Compora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Compora family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Compora families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Compora family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Compora's in USA. California had the highest population of Compora families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Compora 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 Compora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Compora. 50% of Compora men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Beauty Parlor Keeper
    50%

What Compora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Compora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Compora 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Compora. 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 5 military records available for the last name Compora. For the veterans among your Compora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Compora lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Compora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Compora in 1977 was 20, and 64 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Compora

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Compora 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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