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Lupkes Family History

Lupkes Surname Meaning

German (Lüpkes): derivative of the personal name Lüpke a variant of Luebke.

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


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Where is the Lupkes family from?

You can see how Lupkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lupkes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Lupkes families living in Minnesota. This was about 29% of all the recorded Lupkes's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Lupkes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lupkes 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 Lupkes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lupkes. 59% of Lupkes men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lupkes women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lupkes were Farm Operator and Maid.

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Lupkes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Lupkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lupkes 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Lupkes. 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 106 military records available for the last name Lupkes. For the veterans among your Lupkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lupkes lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Lupkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Lupkes in 1959 was 50, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lupkes 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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