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Colpien Family History

Colpien 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: Coppin, Collin, Holien, Kolpin, Colden, Collier, Colin, Colvin, Colen

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Where is the Colpien family from?

You can see how Colpien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colpien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Colpien family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Colpien's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Colpien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colpien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Colpien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Colpien. 100% of Colpien men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Colpien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Colpien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colpien 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Colpien. 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 Colpien. For the veterans among your Colpien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colpien lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1998, in the United States, Colpien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Colpien in 1986 was 51, and 93 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colpien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colpien ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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