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Bupp Family History

Bupp Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of the late medieval personal name Buppelin associated chiefly with Burkhard (see Burkhart).

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


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Where is the Bupp family from?

You can see how Bupp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bupp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bupp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Bupp families living in Kent. This was about 31% of all the recorded Bupp's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Bupp families in 1891.
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What did your Bupp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bupp. 34% of Bupp men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Bupp women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bupp were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Waitress
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bupp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bupp 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Bupp. 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 972 military records available for the last name Bupp. For the veterans among your Bupp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bupp lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bupp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bupp in 1953 was 65, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bupp 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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