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Coponen Family History

Coponen 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: Coonen, Capone, Coronel, Tolonen, Coenen, Cooney, Coonan, Colone

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Where is the Coponen family from?

You can see how Coponen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coponen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Coponen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Coponen family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Coponen's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Coponen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coponen 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 Coponen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coponen. 100% of Coponen men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Coponen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Coponen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coponen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Coponen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Coponen. For the veterans among your Coponen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coponen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Coponen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Coponen in 1973 was 73, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coponen 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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