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Copher Family History

Copher Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Kaufer .

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


Similar surnames: Compher, Cypher, Cowher, Copes, Cooner, Cobler, Comer, Dosher, Conser

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Where is the Copher family from?

You can see how Copher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Copher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Copher families living in Missouri. This was about 39% of all the recorded Copher's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Copher families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Copher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Copher. 36% of Copher men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Copher women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Copher were Farm Laborer and Cook. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Labor
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housekeeping
    17%
  • Cook
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Copher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copher 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Copher. 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 670 military records available for the last name Copher. For the veterans among your Copher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copher lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Copher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Copher in 1959 was 25, and 71 in 2004.

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