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Copson Family History

Copson Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Copston in Warwickshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Copson family from?

You can see how Copson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Copson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 20 Copson families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Copson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Copson families in 1911.
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What did your Copson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Copson. 11% of Copson men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Copson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Copson were Incapacitated 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

  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Builders Labourer
    11%
  • Bricklayer
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Copson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copson 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 781 immigration records available for the last name Copson. 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 869 military records available for the last name Copson. For the veterans among your Copson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Copson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Copson in 1962 was 79, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Copson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copson 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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