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Copelyn Family History

Copelyn 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, Copen, Jocelyn, Cokely

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Where is the Copelyn family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Copelyn. 50% of Copelyn men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Copelyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Copelyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copelyn 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Copelyn. 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 29 military records available for the last name Copelyn. For the veterans among your Copelyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copelyn lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Copelyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Copelyn in 1959 was 73, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Copelyn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copelyn 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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