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Copperthwaite Family History

Copperthwaite Surname Meaning

variant of Cowperthwaite.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Copperthwaite family from?

You can see how Copperthwaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copperthwaite family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Copperthwaite families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 15 Copperthwaite families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Copperthwaite's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Copperthwaite families in 1911.
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What did your Copperthwaite ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Copperthwaite. 100% of Copperthwaite men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Copperthwaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copperthwaite 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Copperthwaite. 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 148 military records available for the last name Copperthwaite. For the veterans among your Copperthwaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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