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Kaup Family History

Kaup Surname Meaning

German:: (Westphalia): nickname from Early New High German kaupe ‘feather crest (of a bird)’ later ‘top’. Habitational name from Kaub near Trier or from any of several places called Kaupe in Saxony and Silesia.

It may also be a topographic name from East German kaupe (from Sorbian kupa) ‘mound of earth, mole hill’. In some cases, possibly also a northern variant of Kauf (see Kauff).

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


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Where is the Kaup family from?

You can see how Kaup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaup family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kaup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Kaup families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Kaup's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kaup families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaup 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 Kaup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaup. 30% of Kaup men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Kaup women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaup were Farm Operator and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Kaup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kaup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaup 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 944 immigration records available for the last name Kaup. 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 Kaup. For the veterans among your Kaup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaup lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kaup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kaup in 1945 was 31, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaup 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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