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Compon Family History

Compon 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: Compton, Compo, Common, Colton, Cotton, Condon, Cordon, Coppin

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Where is the Compon family from?

You can see how Compon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Compon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Compon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Compon families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Compon's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Compon families in 1880.
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What did your Compon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Compon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Compon 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Compon. 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 15 military records available for the last name Compon. For the veterans among your Compon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Compon lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1993, in the United States, Compon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Compon in 1985 was 94, and 75 in 1993.

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