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Coup Family History

Coup Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Coupe. Possibly an Americanized form of German Kaup.

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


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Where is the Coup family from?

You can see how Coup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coup family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 39 Coup families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Coup's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Coup families in 1891.
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What did your Coup ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hosiery Trimmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Coup. 100% of Coup men worked as a Hosiery Trimmer and 100% of Coup women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hosiery Trimmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Coup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coup 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Coup. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Coup. For the veterans among your Coup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coup lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Coup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Coup in 1962 was 66, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coup 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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