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Coppert Family History

Coppert 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: Copper, Hoppert, Poppert, Cooper, Kopper, Hopper, Cropper, Couper

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Where is the Coppert family from?

You can see how Coppert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coppert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Coppert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Coppert families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Coppert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Coppert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coppert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Coppert ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Coppert ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Coppert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coppert 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Coppert. 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 13 military records available for the last name Coppert. For the veterans among your Coppert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coppert lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Coppert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Coppert in 1978 was 44, and 71 in 1999.

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