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Copans Family History

Copans 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: Copas, Cowans, Copass, Comans, Cogan, Conant, Copps, Kopas, Coan

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Where is the Copans family from?

You can see how Copans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Copans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Copans families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Copans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Copans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copans 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 Copans ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Copans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copans 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Copans. 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 23 military records available for the last name Copans. For the veterans among your Copans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copans lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Copans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Copans in 1968 was 71, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copans 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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