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Colpers Family History

Colpers Surname 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: Cooper, Colmer, Couper, Capers, Copper, Conyers, Wolpert, Elpers

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Where is the Colpers family from?

You can see how Colpers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colpers family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Colpers families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Colpers's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Colpers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colpers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Colpers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colpers 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Colpers. 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 2 military records available for the last name Colpers. For the veterans among your Colpers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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