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Coopman Family History

Coopman Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex): variant of Copeman. Dutch: variant mostly Americanized (or archaic) and Flemish of Koopman.

In some cases probably also an Americanized form of North German Koopmann.

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


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Where is the Coopman family from?

You can see how Coopman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coopman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coopman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Coopman families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Coopman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Coopman families in 1891.
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What did your Coopman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Coopman. 100% of Coopman men worked as a Solicitor and 100% of Coopman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Solicitor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Coopman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Coopman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coopman 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 657 immigration records available for the last name Coopman. 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 329 military records available for the last name Coopman. For the veterans among your Coopman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coopman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Coopman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Coopman in 1961 was 58, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coopman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coopman 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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