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Copelin Family History

Copelin Surname Meaning

English (Kent and Surrey): variant of Copeland.

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


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Where is the Copelin family from?

You can see how Copelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copelin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Copelin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 42 Copelin families living in Sussex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Copelin's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Copelin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copelin 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 Copelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Licensed Victualler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Copelin. 100% of Copelin men worked as a Licensed Victualler and 93% of Copelin 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

  • Licensed Victualler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%

What Copelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Copelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copelin 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 781 immigration records available for the last name Copelin. 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 864 military records available for the last name Copelin. For the veterans among your Copelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copelin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Copelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Copelin in 1955 was 40, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Copelin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copelin 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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