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Cupit Family History

Cupit Surname Meaning

English (North Midlands): possibly a habitational name from the placename Cowbit in Lincolnshire meaning ‘river-bend frequented by cows’ named with Old English cū ‘cow’ + byht ‘bend curve’ referring to a bend in the River Welland.

The surname may also be a variant of Cubit. Whatever its origin, it seems to have been understood as a placename including Middle English pit ‘pit’.

It has also sometimes been influenced since the Renaissance by the name of the Roman god of love Cupid.

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


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Where is the Cupit family from?

You can see how Cupit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cupit family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cupit families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 135 Cupit families living in Derbyshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Cupit's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Cupit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cupit 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 Cupit ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cupit. 15% of Cupit men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 85% of Cupit women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cupit were Farm Carter and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    15%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Farm Carter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

What Cupit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Cupit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cupit 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 551 immigration records available for the last name Cupit. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cupit. For the veterans among your Cupit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cupit lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cupit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cupit in 1957 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cupit 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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