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Colpoys Family History

Colpoys 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: Colton, Molloy, Coley, Colby, Copps, Conroy, Collopy, Copas, Collins

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Where is the Colpoys family from?

You can see how Colpoys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colpoys family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Colpoys families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Colpoys families living in New York. This was about 65% of all the recorded Colpoys's in USA. New York had the highest population of Colpoys families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Colpoys 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 Colpoys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sheet Metal Worker and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Colpoys. 100% of Colpoys men worked as a Sheet Metal Worker and 100% of Colpoys women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Sheet Metal Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Colpoys family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Colpoys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colpoys 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Colpoys. 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 256 military records available for the last name Colpoys. For the veterans among your Colpoys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colpoys lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Colpoys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Colpoys in 1967 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colpoys 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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