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Copithorn Family History

Copithorn 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: Cothern, Cauthorn, Cawthorn, Colston, Thorn, Colton, Cotton, Citron

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Where is the Copithorn family from?

You can see how Copithorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copithorn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Copithorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Copithorn families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Copithorn's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Copithorn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Copithorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copithorn 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Copithorn. 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 158 military records available for the last name Copithorn. For the veterans among your Copithorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copithorn lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Copithorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Copithorn in 1977 was 90, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copithorn 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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