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Copney Family History

Copney 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: Corney, Copley, Coney, Cooney, Cotney, Copsey, Cowley, Torney, Coyne

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Where is the Copney family from?

You can see how Copney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copney family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Copney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Copney families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Copney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Copney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Copney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Copney. 63% of Copney men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Copney women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Copney were Miner and Laundress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Miner
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    31%
  • Cook
    24%
  • Domestic
    24%
  • Laundress
    24%

What Copney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Copney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copney 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 Copney. 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 111 military records available for the last name Copney. For the veterans among your Copney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copney lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Copney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Copney in 1965 was 78, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Copney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copney 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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