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Coplain Family History

Coplain 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: Coplin, Coplan, Coppin, Captain, Collin, Caplin, Koplin, Costain

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Where is the Coplain family from?

You can see how Coplain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coplain family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Coplain families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Coplain families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Coplain's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Coplain families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Coplain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coplain 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Coplain. 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 16 military records available for the last name Coplain. For the veterans among your Coplain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coplain lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coplain 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 Coplain

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