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Copler Family History

Copler 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: Copley, Copper, Cotler, Hopler, Cobler, Coller, Coler, Coppler

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Where is the Copler family from?

You can see how Copler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Copler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Copler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Copler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Copler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Copler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Copler. 100% of Copler men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 568 census records available for the last name Copler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copler 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Copler. 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 83 military records available for the last name Copler. For the veterans among your Copler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Copler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Copler in 1963 was 84, and 73 in 1999.

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