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Cupell Family History

Cupell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Capell, Dupell, Capel, Capelle, Pell, Guell, Rupel, Capella, Cowell

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Where is the Cupell family from?

You can see how Cupell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cupell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cupell families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Cupell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cupell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cupell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cupell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cupell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cupell. 100% of Cupell 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
    100%

What Cupell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Cupell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cupell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Cupell. 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 41 military records available for the last name Cupell. For the veterans among your Cupell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cupell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Cupell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cupell in 1974 was 74, and 50 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cupell 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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