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Coppett Family History

Coppett 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: Cuppett, Corbett, Cockett, Coslett, Copper, Cobbett, Corlett, Doppelt

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Where is the Coppett family from?

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

What did your Coppett ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Hand
    100%
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Coppett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coppett 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Coppett. 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 21 military records available for the last name Coppett. For the veterans among your Coppett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coppett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Coppett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Coppett in 1963 was 71, and 73 in 2002.

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