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Copenheaver Family History

Copenheaver Surname 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: Copenhaver, Rodeheaver, Koppenhaver, Bodenheimer, Oppenheimer

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Where is the Copenheaver family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Copenheaver. 100% of Copenheaver 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Copenheaver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Copenheaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copenheaver 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Copenheaver. 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 69 military records available for the last name Copenheaver. For the veterans among your Copenheaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copenheaver lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Copenheaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Copenheaver in 1963 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copenheaver ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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