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Copey Family History

Copey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Coley, Cope, Copley, Coney, Couey, Cowey, Cobey, Covey, Comey, Coey

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Where is the Copey family from?

You can see how Copey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Copey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Copey families living in Norfolk. This was about 30% of all the recorded Copey's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Copey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copey 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 Copey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Copey. 100% of Copey men worked as a Farming.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

What Copey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Copey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copey 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Copey. 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 63 military records available for the last name Copey. For the veterans among your Copey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Copey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Copey in 1973 was 77, and 94 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Copey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copey 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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