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Copit Family History

Copit 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: Cupit, Coit, Cott, Chopin, Court, Copp, Coppin, Colt, Cope, Copps

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Where is the Copit family from?

You can see how Copit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copit family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Copit families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Copit family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Copit's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Copit families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copit 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 59 census records available for the last name Copit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copit 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Copit. 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 8 military records available for the last name Copit. For the veterans among your Copit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copit lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Copit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Copit in 1984 was 100, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copit 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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