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Copaus Family History

Copaus 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, Copus, Copass, Claus, Copps, Kopas, Paus, Capaul, Comas

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Where is the Copaus family from?

You can see how Copaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copaus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Copaus families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Copaus's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Copaus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copaus 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 Copaus ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Copaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copaus 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 Copaus. 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 17 military records available for the last name Copaus. For the veterans among your Copaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copaus lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Copaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Copaus in 1943 was 25, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copaus 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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