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Caup Family History

Caup 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: Cap, Carp, Capp, Camp, Coup, Raup, Canup, Caul, Kaup, Paup

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Where is the Caup family from?

You can see how Caup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caup family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Caup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Caup families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Caup's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Caup families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caup 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 Caup ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Household Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Caup. 100% of Caup women worked as a Household Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Household Duties
    100%

What Caup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Caup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caup 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Caup. 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 191 military records available for the last name Caup. For the veterans among your Caup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caup lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Caup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Caup in 1971 was 77, and 96 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caup 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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