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Cuppett Family History

Cuppett Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Coppett a nickname from Middle English copped ‘pointed haughty’.

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


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Where is the Cuppett family from?

You can see how Cuppett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuppett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cuppett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Cuppett families living in Sussex. This was about 63% of all the recorded Cuppett's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Cuppett families in 1891.
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What did your Cuppett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cuppett. 31% of Cuppett men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Cuppett women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cuppett were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • School Teacher
    13%
  • Maid
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cuppett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuppett 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Cuppett. 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 348 military records available for the last name Cuppett. For the veterans among your Cuppett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuppett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cuppett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cuppett in 1962 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

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