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Canupp Family History

Canupp Surname Meaning

Variant of Canup a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Canupp family from?

You can see how Canupp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canupp family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Canupp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Canupp families living in Georgia. This was about 73% of all the recorded Canupp's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Canupp families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canupp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Canupp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Canupp. 24% of Canupp men worked as a Laborer and 46% of Canupp women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Canupp were Cabinet Maker and Winder.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Weaver
    14%
  • Cabinet Maker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    46%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Hemmer
    19%
  • Winder
    19%

What Canupp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 950 census records available for the last name Canupp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canupp 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Canupp. 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 482 military records available for the last name Canupp. For the veterans among your Canupp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canupp lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Canupp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Canupp in 1955 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canupp 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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