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Coopersmith Family History

Coopersmith Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kupferschmied an occupational name for a smith.

Although the literal meaning is ‘coppersmith’ during the Middle Ages the term was also used to denote a blacksmith.

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


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Where is the Coopersmith family from?

You can see how Coopersmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coopersmith family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Coopersmith families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Coopersmith families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Coopersmith's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Coopersmith families in 1911.
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What did your Coopersmith ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Coopersmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coopersmith 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 714 immigration records available for the last name Coopersmith. 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 588 military records available for the last name Coopersmith. For the veterans among your Coopersmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coopersmith lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Coopersmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Coopersmith in 1956 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coopersmith 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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