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Copelan Family History

Copelan Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Kaplan. English (Cornwall): variant of Copeland.

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


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Where is the Copelan family from?

You can see how Copelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copelan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Copelan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Copelan families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Copelan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Copelan families in 1911.
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What did your Copelan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Copelan. 43% of Copelan men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Student
    29%
  • Merchant
    29%

What Copelan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Copelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copelan 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Copelan. 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 636 military records available for the last name Copelan. For the veterans among your Copelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copelan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Copelan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Copelan in 1958 was 43, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copelan 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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