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Copsy Family History

Copsy 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: Copsey, Cosse, Corse, Copp, Corby, Coley, Colby, Cope, Copps, Copley

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Where is the Copsy family from?

You can see how Copsy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copsy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Copsy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Copsy families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Copsy's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Copsy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copsy 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 506 census records available for the last name Copsy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copsy 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Copsy. 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 62 military records available for the last name Copsy. For the veterans among your Copsy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copsy lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Copsy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Copsy in 1943 was 61, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copsy 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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