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Copland Name Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Copeland .

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


Similar surnames: Coupland, Copeland, Coplan, Holland, Morland, Copelan, Orland

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Where is the Copland family from?

You can see how Copland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Copland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 145 Copland families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Copland's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Copland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Copland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Copland. 52% of Copland men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Copland women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Copland were Salesman and Domestic. .

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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

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Income
    20%
  • Domestic
    20%
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Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Copland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copland 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Copland. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Copland. For the veterans among your Copland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copland lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Copland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Copland in 1947 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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