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Cupp Family History

Cupp Surname Meaning

English: possibly a variant of Copp. Possibly an Americanized form of German Köpp/Kopp.

It may also derive from its Dutch cognates Cup and Kup.

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


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Where is the Cupp family from?

You can see how Cupp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cupp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cupp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Cupp families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Cupp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cupp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cupp 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 Cupp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cupp. 100% of Cupp 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Cupp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cupp 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 924 immigration records available for the last name Cupp. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Cupp. For the veterans among your Cupp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cupp lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Cupp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cupp in 1940 was 34, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cupp 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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