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Origins of the Copely surname

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    In 1921, most Copelys lived in east-midlands

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    140 Copely Travel & migration records
    170 Copelys found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Copely

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    Who were Copelys most likely to marry?

    Mosiers
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    What are the most common Copely first names?

    William

    John

    Sarah

    Mary

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    Common jobs for Copelys

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Common female occupations for Copelys in 1921

    Collar Ironer

    1

    Domestic Servant

    1

    Evangelist (Preacher)

    1

    Female Sorting Clerk And Telegraphist Nottingham

    1

    Griswold Knitter

    1

    Common male occupations for Copelys in 1921

    Frame Work Knitter

    5

    Bricklayers Labourer

    2

    Blacksmith

    1

    Brick Maker

    1

    Bricklayer Journeyman

    1

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