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Copt Family History

Copt 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: Cott, Copp, Colt, Cope, Cort, Cost, Coit, Ott, Kopp, Cap

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Where is the Copt family from?

You can see how Copt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Copt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Copt family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Copt's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Copt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copt 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 855 census records available for the last name Copt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copt 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Copt. 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 807 military records available for the last name Copt. For the veterans among your Copt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Copt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Copt in 1966 was 60, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copt 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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