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Copland Family History

Copland Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Copeland.

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


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Where is the Copland family from?

You can see how Copland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Copland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 121 Copland families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Copland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Copland families in 1891.
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What did your Copland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Copland. 13% of Copland men worked as a General Labourer and 65% of Copland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Copland were Unpaid Domestic Duties and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Bricklayers Labourer
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Copland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Copland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copland 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Copland. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Copland. For the veterans among your Copland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copland lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Copland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Copland in 1947 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Copland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copland 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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