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Coppenberger Family History

Coppenberger 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: Coppenbarger, Hohenberger, Poffenberger, Longenberger, Sollenberger

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Where is the Coppenberger family from?

You can see how Coppenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coppenberger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Coppenberger families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Coppenberger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Coppenberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coppenberger 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 90 census records available for the last name Coppenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coppenberger 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 Coppenberger. 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 9 military records available for the last name Coppenberger. For the veterans among your Coppenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coppenberger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Coppenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Coppenberger in 1966 was 84, and 73 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coppenberger 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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