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Copelman Family History

Copelman 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: Copeman, Kopelman, Copelan, Coleman, Copeland, Koppelman, Appelman

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Where is the Copelman family from?

You can see how Copelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copelman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Copelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Copelman family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Copelman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Copelman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Copelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copelman 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Copelman. 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 16 military records available for the last name Copelman. For the veterans among your Copelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copelman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Copelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Copelman in 1965 was 76, and 61 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Copelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copelman 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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