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Copples Family History

Copples 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: Copple, Coppler, Cupples, Coppes, Copps, Copley, Copper, Poppler

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Where is the Copples family from?

You can see how Copples families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copples family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Copples families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Copples families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Copples's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Copples families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copples surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Copples ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Copples. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copples 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Copples. 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 20 military records available for the last name Copples. For the veterans among your Copples ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copples lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1999, in the United States, Copples life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Copples in 1996 was 63, and 74 in 1999.

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