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Barlup Family History

Barlup 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: Barley, Barlas, Barlow, Barnum, Barkus, Bearup, Borup, Bartus, Barcus

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Where is the Barlup family from?

You can see how Barlup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barlup family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Barlup families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Barlup families living in Sussex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Barlup's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Barlup families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barlup 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 Barlup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Barlup. 50% of Barlup men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Barlup women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Barlup were Farmer and Clerk.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Barlup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 636 census records available for the last name Barlup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barlup 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Barlup. 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 64 military records available for the last name Barlup. For the veterans among your Barlup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barlup lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Barlup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Barlup in 1963 was 58, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barlup 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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