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Couperthwaiter Family History

Couperthwaiter 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, Satterthwaite, Cooperrider, Goldthwaite, Outwater

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Where is the Couperthwaiter family from?

You can see how Couperthwaiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couperthwaiter family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Couperthwaiter family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Couperthwaiter's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Couperthwaiter families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Couperthwaiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couperthwaiter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Couperthwaiter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Couperthwaiter. For the veterans among your Couperthwaiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Couperthwaiter 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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