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Coupens Family History

Coupens 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: Coppens, Cousens, Couzens, Couper, Coussens, Coppess, Copes, Copen

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Where is the Coupens family from?

You can see how Coupens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coupens family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Coupens family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Coupens's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Coupens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coupens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Coupens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coupens. 100% of Coupens men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Coupens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Coupens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coupens 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Coupens. 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 60 military records available for the last name Coupens. For the veterans among your Coupens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coupens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Coupens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Coupens in 1968 was 76, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coupens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coupens 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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