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Copsey Name Meaning

English (East Anglia): from the Old Norse personal name Kupsi Kofsi of uncertain origin but perhaps to be compared with Norwegian kufsa ‘to bustle’ or dialect Swedish kofsa ‘slut’.

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


Similar surnames: Copley, Cossey, Cowley, Cropley, Cropsey, Couse, Cooksey, Mosey

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Where is the Copsey family from?

You can see how Copsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Copsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Copsey families living in Quebec. This was about 61% of all the recorded Copsey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Copsey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Copsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Copsey. 26% of Copsey men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Copsey women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Copsey were Machinist and Secretary. .

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Secretary
    10%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Copsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copsey 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 893 immigration records available for the last name Copsey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Copsey. For the veterans among your Copsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copsey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Copsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Copsey in 1956 was 46, and 68 in 2004.

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