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Gupta Family History

Gupta Surname Meaning

Indian (northern states): Bania and Jain name from Sanskrit gupta ‘hidden secret protected’. The clan bearing this name came to prominence in the 3rd century AD.

At this time they probably became known by this name because they lead lives shrouded in secrecy for political reasons.

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


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Where is the Gupta family from?

You can see how Gupta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gupta family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Gupta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gupta families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gupta's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gupta families in 1891.
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What did your Gupta ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gupta. 100% of Gupta men worked as a Student.

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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

  • Student
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gupta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gupta 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gupta. 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 328 military records available for the last name Gupta. For the veterans among your Gupta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gupta lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Gupta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gupta in 1951 was 49, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gupta 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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