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Coppens Family History

Coppens Surname Meaning

English (Surrey): variant of Coppins. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Flemish and Dutch: genitivized patronymic from the personal name Coppe a vernacular short form of Jacob.

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


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Where is the Coppens family from?

You can see how Coppens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coppens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Coppens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Coppens families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Coppens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Coppens families in 1891.
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What did your Coppens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Coppens. 100% of Coppens 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
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Coppens. 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 584 military records available for the last name Coppens. For the veterans among your Coppens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coppens lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Coppens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Coppens in 1961 was 53, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coppens 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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