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Coplien Family History

Coplien 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: Coplin, Coplen, Coppin, Collin, Holien, Copley, Caplin, Koplin

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Where is the Coplien family from?

You can see how Coplien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coplien family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Coplien families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Coplien family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Coplien's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Coplien families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coplien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Coplien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coplien. 60% of Coplien men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Coplien women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    60%
  • Farm Labor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Coplien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Coplien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coplien 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Coplien. 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 69 military records available for the last name Coplien. For the veterans among your Coplien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coplien lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Coplien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Coplien in 1963 was 75, and 57 in 2003.

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