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Copen Family History

Copen Surname Meaning

English: variant of Coppin. Probably also an Americanized form of German Koppen.

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


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Where is the Copen family from?

You can see how Copen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Copen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Copen families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Copen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Copen families in 1891.
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What did your Copen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Copen. 100% of Copen men worked as a Master Tailor and 92% of Copen 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

  • Master Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Private Means
    8%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Copen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copen 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Copen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Copen. For the veterans among your Copen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copen lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Copen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Copen in 1943 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copen 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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