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Coupal Name Meaning

French: probably an altered form of Coupat a habitational name from Coupat the name of several places in central France.

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


Similar surnames: Goupil, Coup, Coufal, Compeau, Roubal, Comp, Couri, Comar, Corgan

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Where is the Coupal family from?

You can see how Coupal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coupal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Coupal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 187 Coupal families living in Quebec. This was about 81% of all the recorded Coupal's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Coupal families in 1911.
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What did your Coupal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Coupal. 47% of Coupal men worked as a Cultivateur and 60% of Coupal women worked as an Institutrice. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coupal were Farmers Son and Milliner. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    47%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Journalier
    7%
  • Farmers Son
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    60%
  • Milliner
    40%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Coupal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coupal 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Coupal. 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 258 military records available for the last name Coupal. For the veterans among your Coupal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coupal lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Coupal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Coupal in 1962 was 76, and 79 in 2001.

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