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Copello Family History

Copello 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: Covello, Coello, Capello, Colello, Capelle, Novello, Capella, Cowell

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Where is the Copello family from?

You can see how Copello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copello family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Copello families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Copello family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Copello's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Copello families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Copello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Copello. 60% of Copello 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
    60%
  • Dyer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Copello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copello 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 882 immigration records available for the last name Copello. 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 139 military records available for the last name Copello. For the veterans among your Copello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copello lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Copello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Copello in 1965 was 69, and 90 in 2002.

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