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Copelton Family History

Copelton 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: Colton, Coulton, Pelton, Caperton, Copelan, Copelin, Chelton

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Where is the Copelton family from?

You can see how Copelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copelton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Copelton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Copelton families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Copelton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Copelton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Copelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copelton 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Copelton. 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 9 military records available for the last name Copelton. For the veterans among your Copelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copelton lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Copelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Copelton in 1965 was 64, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copelton 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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