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Copsey Family History

Copsey Surname Meaning

English (East Anglia): from the Old Norse personal name Kupsi Kofsi of uncertain origin but perhaps to be compared with Norwegian kufsa ‘to bustle’

or dialect Swedish kofsa ‘slut’.

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


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Where is the Copsey family from?

You can see how Copsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Copsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 221 Copsey families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Copsey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Copsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Copsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Copsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Copsey. 20% of Copsey men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Copsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Copsey were Gardener and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Cabinet Maker
    9%
  • Cowman
    9%
  • Gardener
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Copsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copsey 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 893 immigration records available for the last name Copsey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Copsey. For the veterans among your Copsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copsey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Copsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Copsey in 1956 was 46, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copsey 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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