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Copelain Family History

Copelain 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, Copelin, Copeland, Copeman, Coplin, Coplan, Coleman, Coppin

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Where is the Copelain family from?

You can see how Copelain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copelain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Copelain family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Copelain's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Copelain families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Copelain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copelain 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Copelain. 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 6 military records available for the last name Copelain. For the veterans among your Copelain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copelain lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copelain 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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