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Coppes Family History

Coppes Surname Meaning

Variant of Coppess 1 a surname of German origin. Dutch: variant of Koppes.

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


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Where is the Coppes family from?

You can see how Coppes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coppes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Coppes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Coppes families living in Warwickshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Coppes's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Coppes families in 1891.
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What did your Coppes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Coppes. 30% of Coppes men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Retired
    13%

What Coppes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Coppes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coppes 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Coppes. 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 289 military records available for the last name Coppes. For the veterans among your Coppes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coppes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Coppes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Coppes in 1965 was 83, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coppes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coppes 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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