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Paupp Family History

Paupp 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: Papp, Raupp, Kaupp, Paup, Paul, Papa, Rapp, Popp, Napp, Pape

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Where is the Paupp family from?

You can see how Paupp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paupp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Paupp families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Paupp's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Paupp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paupp 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 Paupp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paupp. 100% of Paupp men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Paupp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Paupp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paupp 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Paupp. 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 22 military records available for the last name Paupp. For the veterans among your Paupp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paupp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Paupp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Paupp in 1963 was 75, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paupp 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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