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Forup Family History

Forup 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: Borup, Ford, Fortun, Force, Fort, Borum, Forge, Foran, Forte, Loup

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Where is the Forup family from?

You can see how Forup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Forup family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Forup families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Forup's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Forup families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Forup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Forup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Forup 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Forup. 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 1 military records available for the last name Forup. For the veterans among your Forup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Forup lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Forup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Forup in 1983 was 81, and 94 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Forup 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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