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Copelow Family History

Copelow 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, Costlow, Callow, Capel, Popejoy, Capelle, Copeland

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Where is the Copelow family from?

You can see how Copelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copelow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Copelow family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Copelow's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Copelow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copelow 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 49 census records available for the last name Copelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copelow 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Copelow. 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 3 military records available for the last name Copelow. For the veterans among your Copelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copelow lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Copelow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Copelow in 1979 was 86, and 100 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Copelow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copelow 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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