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Raup Family History

Raup Surname Meaning

German: possibly a nickname from rūpe ‘uncouth’.

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


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Where is the Raup family from?

You can see how Raup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raup family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Raup families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raup's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Raup families in 1891.
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What did your Raup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raup. 19% of Raup men worked as a Laborer and 26% of Raup women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raup were Labor and Stenographer.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Labor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    26%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Housework
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Raup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raup 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Raup. 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 802 military records available for the last name Raup. For the veterans among your Raup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raup lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Raup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Raup in 1951 was 35, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raup 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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