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Copperwheat Family History

Copperwheat Surname Meaning

variant of Cowperthwaite.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Copperwheat family from?

You can see how Copperwheat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copperwheat family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Copperwheat families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Copperwheat families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Copperwheat's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Copperwheat families in 1891.
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What did your Copperwheat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Copperwheat. 34% of Copperwheat men worked as a Bricklayer and 86% of Copperwheat women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Copperwheat were Railway Signalman and Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Boot Operative Clicker
    34%
  • Railway Signalman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Copperwheat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copperwheat 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Copperwheat. 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 152 military records available for the last name Copperwheat. For the veterans among your Copperwheat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copperwheat lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Copperwheat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Copperwheat in 1970 was 78, and 92 in 1999.

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