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Holup Family History

Holup 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: Holub, Holum, Houp, Holm, Holme, Hole, Holt, Hoop, Hold, Holte

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Where is the Holup family from?

You can see how Holup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holup family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Holup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Holup families living in New York. This was about 34% of all the recorded Holup's in USA. New York had the highest population of Holup families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Holup 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 Holup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Holup. 53% of Holup men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    53%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Presser
    11%
  • Labor
    11%

What Holup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 955 census records available for the last name Holup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holup 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Holup. 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 390 military records available for the last name Holup. For the veterans among your Holup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holup lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Holup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Holup in 1966 was 78, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Holup

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holup 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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