Origins of the Copson surname
About the Copsons
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Interesting facts about Copson
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Copson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1830.
What are the most common Copson first names?
William
John
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Copsons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Copsons in 1921
Dressmaker
29
Silk Winder
28
Ribbon Weaver
27
Laundress
21
None
20
Common male occupations for Copsons in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
52
Farm Labourer
30
Ribbon Weaver
28
General Labourer
26
Shoe Maker
23
