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Copes Family History

Copes Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Coops or Koops; compare Coppes.

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


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Where is the Copes family from?

You can see how Copes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Copes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Copes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Copes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Copes families in 1891.
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What did your Copes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Copes. 100% of Copes 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Copes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copes 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 661 immigration records available for the last name Copes. 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 Copes. For the veterans among your Copes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Copes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Copes in 1957 was 44, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copes 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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