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Copius Family History

Copius 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: Copus, Copps, Copas, Corpus, Copes, Hofius, Cephus, Comis, Copass

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Where is the Copius family from?

You can see how Copius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copius family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Copius family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Copius's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Copius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copius 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 71 census records available for the last name Copius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copius 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Copius. 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 19 military records available for the last name Copius. For the veterans among your Copius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copius lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Copius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Copius in 1972 was 82, and 95 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copius 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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