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Nupp Family History

Nupp Name Meaning

Origin undetermined. In some cases probably Estonian: arbitrary surname from nupp ‘button; bud’. This surname is very rare in Estonia.

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


Similar surnames: Upp, Kupp, Nuth, Ripp, Cupp, Bupp, Rupp, Hupp, Nipp, Hopp

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Where is the Nupp family from?

You can see how Nupp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nupp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Nupp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Nupp families living in Lancashire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Nupp's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Nupp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nupp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nupp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nupp. 39% of Nupp men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nupp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nupp 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Nupp. 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 582 military records available for the last name Nupp. For the veterans among your Nupp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nupp lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Nupp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nupp in 1956 was 39, and 76 in 2004.

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