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Coppens Name Meaning

English (Surrey): variant of Coppins . This surname is now rare in Britain. Flemish and Dutch: genitivized patronymic from the personal name Coppe a vernacular short form of Jacob .

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


Similar surnames: Coppess, Copen, Tippens, Cozzens, Cowens, Coppins, Tippen, Copper

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Where is the Coppens family from?

You can see how Coppens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coppens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Coppens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Coppens families living in Wisconsin. This was about 40% of all the recorded Coppens's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Coppens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coppens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Coppens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coppens. 30% of Coppens men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Coppens women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coppens were Salesman and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Coppens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coppens 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Coppens. 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 584 military records available for the last name Coppens. For the veterans among your Coppens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coppens lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Coppens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Coppens in 1961 was 53, and 53 in 2004.

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