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Copan Family History

Copan 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: Cogan, Copas, Coan, Cohan, Coran, Colan, Copen, Capan, Coman, Covan

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Where is the Copan family from?

You can see how Copan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Copan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 25 Copan families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 96% of all the recorded Copan's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Copan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copan 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 Copan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Miner was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Copan. 75% of Copan men worked as a Miner.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Miner
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Copan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Copan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copan 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Copan. 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 45 military records available for the last name Copan. For the veterans among your Copan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Copan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Copan in 1964 was 72, and 33 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Copan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copan 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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