Cupples History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe origins of the Cupples name lie with England's ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It comes from when the family lived in Coppull, a township and parish near Chorley in Lancashire. The place-name is derived from the Old English word cophill, which meant "at the top of the hill." Thus the surname, came to mean "dweller at the top of the hill." Early Origins of the Cupples familyThe surname Cupples was first found in Lancashire, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Cupples familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Cupples research. Another 79 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1210, 1221, 1275, 1332, 1381 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Cupples History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Cupples Spelling VariationsBefore the last few hundred years, the English language had no fast system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations are commonly found in early Anglo-Saxon surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Cupples were recorded, including Copple, Cupples, Couples, Ognell, Curtpeil, Curpeil, Curpel, Corpoyl, Cophull, Coppull and many more. Early Notables of the Cupples familyMore information is included under the topic Early Cupples Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Cupples RankingIn the United States, the name Cupples is the 15,215th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Cupples family to IrelandSome of the Cupples family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
To escape oppression and starvation at that time, many English families left for the "open frontiers" of the New World with all its perceived opportunities. In droves people migrated to the many British colonies, those in North America in particular, paying high rates for passages in cramped, unsafe ships. Although many of the settlers did not make the long passage alive, those who did see the shores of North America perceived great opportunities before them. Many of the families that came from England went on to make essential contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Cupples family emigrate to North America: Cupples Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Cupples Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Cupples Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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