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Copplin Family History

Copplin 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: Coppin, Coplin, Kopplin, Copelin, Chaplin, Collin, Copple, Caplin

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Where is the Copplin family from?

You can see how Copplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copplin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Copplin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Copplin families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Copplin's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Copplin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copplin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Copplin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Copplin. 100% of Copplin men worked as a Bricklayer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Copplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copplin 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Copplin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Copplin. For the veterans among your Copplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copplin lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Copplin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Copplin in 1989 was 75, and 60 in 2002.

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