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Copperthwait Family History

Copperthwait 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: Cowperthwaite, Postlethwait, Coppersmith, Satterthwaite, Crosthwait

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Where is the Copperthwait family from?

You can see how Copperthwait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copperthwait family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Copperthwait families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Copperthwait families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Copperthwait's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Copperthwait families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copperthwait 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 142 census records available for the last name Copperthwait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copperthwait 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Copperthwait. 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 21 military records available for the last name Copperthwait. For the veterans among your Copperthwait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copperthwait lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Copperthwait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Copperthwait in 1969 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copperthwait 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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