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Coprey Family History

Coprey 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: Copley, Corey, Courey, Copsey, Conrey, Cowley, Carey, Cowdrey, Corby

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Where is the Coprey family from?

You can see how Coprey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coprey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Coprey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Coprey families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Coprey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Coprey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coprey 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 62 census records available for the last name Coprey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coprey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Coprey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Coprey. For the veterans among your Coprey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coprey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coprey 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 Coprey

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