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Copass Family History

Copass Surname Meaning

English (Surrey): variant of Copas. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Copass family from?

You can see how Copass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copass family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Copass families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Copass families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Copass's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Copass families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copass 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 Copass ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Copass. 49% of Copass men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Copass women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Copass family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Copass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copass 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Copass. 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 337 military records available for the last name Copass. For the veterans among your Copass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copass lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Copass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Copass in 1960 was 61, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Copass

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copass 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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