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Couperus Family History

Couperus 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: Couper, Cooper, Capers, Copper, Conyers, Wouters, Kopperud, Compere

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Where is the Couperus family from?

You can see how Couperus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Couperus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Couperus families living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Couperus's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Couperus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Couperus 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 73 census records available for the last name Couperus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Couperus 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Couperus. 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 34 military records available for the last name Couperus. For the veterans among your Couperus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Couperus lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Couperus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Couperus in 1976 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Couperus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Couperus 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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