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Copen Name Meaning

English: variant of Coppin . Probably also an Americanized form of German Koppen .

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


Similar surnames: Copes, Capen, Coxen, Cowen, Coben, Comer, Cogen, Coen, Copher, Colan

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Where is the Copen family from?

You can see how Copen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Copen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Copen families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Copen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Copen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Copen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Copen. 100% of Copen 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Copen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copen 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Copen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Copen. For the veterans among your Copen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copen lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Copen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Copen in 1943 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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