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Copple Family History

Copple Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): habitational name from Coppull in Lancashire recorded in the 13th century as Cophill from Old English copp ‘peak’ + hyll ‘hill’.

Alternatively a variant of Cupples of Norman origin.

Americanized form of German Dutch or Jewish Koppel.

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


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Where is the Copple family from?

You can see how Copple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copple family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Copple families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 116 Copple families living in Lancashire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Copple's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Copple families in 1891.
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What did your Copple ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Copple. 42% of Copple men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Copple women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Copple were Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    42%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Wheelwright
    17%
  • Motor Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
  • House Keeper
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    6%

What Copple family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Copple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copple 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Copple. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Copple. For the veterans among your Copple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copple lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Copple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Copple in 1944 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copple 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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