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Compary Family History

Compary 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: Compere, Comar, Campany, Caspary, Compas, Conary, Conway, Cooper

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Where is the Compary family from?

You can see how Compary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Compary family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Compary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Compary families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Compary's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Compary families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Compary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Compary ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Compary ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Compary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Compary 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Compary. 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 84 military records available for the last name Compary. For the veterans among your Compary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Compary lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Compary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Compary in 1967 was 83, and 69 in 1985.

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