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Copelen Family History

Copelen Name 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: Copelan, Copelin, Coplen, Copeland, Copeman, Copple, Copley, Coenen

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Where is the Copelen family from?

You can see how Copelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copelen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Copelen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Copelen family living in Massachusetts. This was about 20% of all the recorded Copelen's in USA. Massachusetts and 4 other states had the highest population of Copelen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copelen 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 Copelen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Copelen. 50% of Copelen 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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Copelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copelen 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 Copelen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Copelen. For the veterans among your Copelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copelen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Copelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Copelen in 1966 was 80, and 62 in 2001.

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