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Copner Family History

Copner Surname Meaning

from Middle English copenere ‘paramour lover adulterer’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Copner family from?

You can see how Copner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Copner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Copner families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Copner's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Copner families in 1891.
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What did your Copner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Copner. 85% of Copner 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
    85%
  • Private Means
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Copner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copner 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Copner. 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 144 military records available for the last name Copner. For the veterans among your Copner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Copner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Copner in 1962 was 80, and 97 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copner 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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