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Coping Family History

Coping 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: Copping, Cowing, Chopin, Ping, Cooling, Coppin, Going, Codding

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Where is the Coping family from?

You can see how Coping families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coping family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Coping families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Coping families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 86% of all the recorded Coping's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Coping families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coping 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 306 census records available for the last name Coping. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coping 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Coping. 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 11 military records available for the last name Coping. For the veterans among your Coping ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coping lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Coping life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Coping in 1974 was 68, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coping 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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