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Copthorne Family History

Copthorne 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: Cawthorne, Hawthorne, Thorne, Cottone, Cotrone, Hathorne, Cothern

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Where is the Copthorne family from?

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

What did your Copthorne ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Copthorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copthorne 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Copthorne. 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 93 military records available for the last name Copthorne. For the veterans among your Copthorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copthorne lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1987, in the United States, Copthorne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Copthorne in 1962 was 74, and 74 in 1987.

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