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Kaupa Family History

Kaupa Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Krupa, Kampa, Kaupp, Kaup, Kaba, Papa, Karp, Kamp, Apa, Kaspar

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Where is the Kaupa family from?

You can see how Kaupa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaupa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kaupa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Kaupa families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaupa's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Kaupa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaupa 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 Kaupa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaupa. 40% of Kaupa men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Kaupa women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaupa were Labor and Case Maker.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Assembler
    14%
  • Labor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Case Maker
    40%

What Kaupa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 623 census records available for the last name Kaupa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaupa 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Kaupa. 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 136 military records available for the last name Kaupa. For the veterans among your Kaupa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaupa lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Kaupa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kaupa in 1965 was 56, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaupa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaupa 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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