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Coppess Family History

Coppess Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kappus or of the variant Kappes.

Probably also an altered form of Dutch Koppes or Coppes.

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


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Where is the Coppess family from?

You can see how Coppess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coppess family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Coppess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Coppess family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Coppess's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Coppess families in 1891.
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What did your Coppess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coppess. 45% of Coppess men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Coppess women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coppess were Farming and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Coppess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coppess 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Coppess. 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 239 military records available for the last name Coppess. For the veterans among your Coppess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coppess lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Coppess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Coppess in 1953 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

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