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Colopy Family History

Colopy Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Collopy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Colopy family from?

You can see how Colopy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colopy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Colopy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Colopy families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Colopy's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Colopy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colopy 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 Colopy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colopy. 40% of Colopy men worked as a Salesman and 45% of Colopy women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Colopy were Farming and Cook.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Insurance
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Cook
    23%

What Colopy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Colopy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colopy 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Colopy. 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 288 military records available for the last name Colopy. For the veterans among your Colopy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colopy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Colopy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Colopy in 1963 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colopy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colopy 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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