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Pupps Family History

Pupps 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: Puppe, Cupps, Puls, Popp, Apps, Guppy, Papp, Huppe, Papas, Copps

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Where is the Pupps family from?

You can see how Pupps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pupps family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pupps families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pupps families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pupps's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Pupps families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pupps 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 Pupps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pupps. 100% of Pupps men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Pupps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pupps 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Pupps. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pupps. For the veterans among your Pupps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pupps lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Pupps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pupps in 1979 was 76, and 69 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pupps 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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