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Copela Family History

Copela 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: Copelan, Capel, Copeland, Kopel, Jokela, Copeman, Topel, Scopel

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Where is the Copela family from?

You can see how Copela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copela family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Copela families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Copela family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Copela's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Copela families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copela 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 Copela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Copela. 100% of Copela 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%

What Copela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Copela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copela 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Copela. 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 33 military records available for the last name Copela. For the veterans among your Copela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copela lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Copela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Copela in 1986 was 69, and 24 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Copela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copela 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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