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Aarup Family History

Aarup 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: Karp, Harp, Carp, Narum, Aaron, Bearup, Borup, Larue, Marum, Arp

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Where is the Aarup family from?

You can see how Aarup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aarup family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Aarup families living in California. This was about 71% of all the recorded Aarup's in USA. California had the highest population of Aarup families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aarup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Aarup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aarup 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Aarup. 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 65 military records available for the last name Aarup. For the veterans among your Aarup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aarup lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Aarup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Aarup in 1966 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aarup 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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