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Copkin Family History

Copkin 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: Coppin, Hopkin, Coplin, Popkin, Conkin, Chopin, Cousin, Hopkins

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Where is the Copkin family from?

You can see how Copkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copkin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Copkin families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Copkin's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Copkin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copkin 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 57 census records available for the last name Copkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copkin 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Copkin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Copkin. For the veterans among your Copkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copkin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copkin 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 Copkin

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