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Copus Family History

Copus Surname Meaning

English: variant of Copas. Variant of Copes.

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


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Where is the Copus family from?

You can see how Copus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Copus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Copus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 96 Copus families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Copus's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Copus families in 1891.
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What did your Copus 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 Copus. 46% of Copus men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Copus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Copus were Shipping Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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
    46%
  • Incapacitated
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    19%
  • Shipping Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

What Copus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Copus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Copus 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 641 immigration records available for the last name Copus. 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 Copus. For the veterans among your Copus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Copus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Copus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Copus in 1963 was 41, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Copus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Copus 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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