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Copeley Family History

Copeley 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: Copley, Cokeley, Cowley, Coley, Copple, Coveney, Cropley, Corley

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Where is the Copeley family from?

You can see how Copeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copeley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Copeley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Copeley families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Copeley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Copeley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copeley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Copeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copeley 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Copeley. 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 99 military records available for the last name Copeley. For the veterans among your Copeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copeley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Copeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Copeley in 1965 was 46, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copeley 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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