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Precup Family History

Precup 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: Drerup, Precht, Preus, Peck, Prokop, Pecci, Price, Pech, Propp, Krech

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Where is the Precup family from?

You can see how Precup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Precup family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Precup family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Precup's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Precup families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Precup 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 Precup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Precup. 100% of Precup 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Precup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Precup 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Precup. 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 98 military records available for the last name Precup. For the veterans among your Precup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Precup lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Precup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Precup in 1965 was 75, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Precup 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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