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Copfield Family History

Copfield 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: Cofield, Corfield, Coffield, Bonfield, Cockfield, Caufield, Cornfield

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Where is the Copfield family from?

You can see how Copfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copfield family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1880. The most Copfield families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Copfield families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Copfield's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Copfield families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copfield 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 15 census records available for the last name Copfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copfield 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Copfield. 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 2 military records available for the last name Copfield. For the veterans among your Copfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copfield lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copfield 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Copfield

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