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Compagner Family History

Compagner Name 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: Compagno, Commander, Champagne, Coppage, Compher, Magner, Campagna

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Where is the Compagner family from?

You can see how Compagner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Compagner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Compagner families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Compagner's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Compagner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Compagner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Compagner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Sort Pickler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Compagner. 100% of Compagner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Compagner women worked as a Sort Pickler. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sort Pickler
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Compagner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Compagner 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Compagner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Compagner. For the veterans among your Compagner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Compagner lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Compagner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Compagner in 1978 was 71, and 89 in 2003.

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