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Copleston Name Meaning

see Copplestone .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Colston, Colleton, Coulston, Coleson, Wollaston, Rolston, Colton

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Where is the Copleston family from?

You can see how Copleston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copleston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Copleston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Copleston families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Copleston's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Copleston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copleston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Copleston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Copleston. 100% of Copleston men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 276 immigration records available for the last name Copleston. 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 284 military records available for the last name Copleston. For the veterans among your Copleston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copleston lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Copleston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Copleston in 1963 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

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