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Copelan Name Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Kaplan . English (Cornwall): variant of Copeland .

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


Similar surnames: Copelin, Copeland, Caplan, Copeman, Coleman, Coplin, Cobern, Cowell

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Where is the Copelan family from?

You can see how Copelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copelan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Copelan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Copelan families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Copelan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Copelan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copelan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Copelan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Copelan. 30% of Copelan men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Copelan women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Copelan were Truck Driver and Hostess. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    22%
  • Typist
    22%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Hostess
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Copelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copelan 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Copelan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 636 military records available for the last name Copelan. For the veterans among your Copelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copelan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Copelan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Copelan in 1958 was 43, and 62 in 2004.

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