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Copleton Family History

Copleton 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: Colleton, Colston, Colton, Colliton, Colloton, Appleton, Coulton

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Where is the Copleton family from?

You can see how Copleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copleton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Copleton families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Copleton families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Copleton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Copleton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Copleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copleton 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Copleton. 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 11 military records available for the last name Copleton. For the veterans among your Copleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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