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Greenup Family History

Greenup Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Cumberland): habitational name from Greenup Edge in Borrowdale (Cumberland) early recorded as Grenehope.

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


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Where is the Greenup family from?

You can see how Greenup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Greenup family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Greenup families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 67 Greenup families living in Cumberland. This was about 31% of all the recorded Greenup's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Greenup families in 1891.
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What did your Greenup ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Greenup. 43% of Greenup men worked as a Farmer and 90% of Greenup women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Greenup were Joiner and Fashion Artist.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Plumber
    29%
  • Joiner
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Fashion Artist
    6%

What Greenup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Greenup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Greenup 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 477 immigration records available for the last name Greenup. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Greenup. For the veterans among your Greenup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Greenup lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Greenup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Greenup in 1950 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Greenup

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Greenup 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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