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Coppers Family History

Coppers 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: Copper, Coppess, Coppens, Coppes, Cooper, Kopper, Hopper, Cropper

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Where is the Coppers family from?

You can see how Coppers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coppers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Coppers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Coppers families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Coppers's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Coppers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coppers 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 Coppers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coppers. 34% of Coppers men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Coppers women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coppers were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Nurse
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

What Coppers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Coppers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coppers 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Coppers. 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 416 military records available for the last name Coppers. For the veterans among your Coppers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coppers lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Coppers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Coppers in 1968 was 92, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coppers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coppers 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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