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Compean Name Meaning

Hispanic (Mexico): altered form of Spanish Cumpián (see Cumpian ).

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


Similar surnames: Coman, Koman, Colan, Coan, Koopman, Comeau, Compeau, Compas, Campman

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Where is the Compean family from?

You can see how Compean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Compean family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Compean families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Compean families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Compean's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Compean families in 1911.
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What did your Compean ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Compean. 100% of Compean men worked as a Labourer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Compean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Compean 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 607 immigration records available for the last name Compean. 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 93 military records available for the last name Compean. For the veterans among your Compean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Compean lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Compean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Compean in 1959 was 31, and 72 in 2004.

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