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Kupp Family History

Kupp Surname Meaning

Swiss German: probably a variant of Kupper

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


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Where is the Kupp family from?

You can see how Kupp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kupp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kupp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kupp families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kupp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kupp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kupp 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 Kupp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kupp. 19% of Kupp men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Kupp women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kupp were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

What Kupp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kupp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kupp 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Kupp. 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 985 military records available for the last name Kupp. For the veterans among your Kupp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kupp lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kupp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kupp in 1958 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kupp 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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