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Shaup Family History

Shaup 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: Sharp, Phaup, Shoup, Shaul, Staup, Shamp, Shaub, Shaum, Shaut, Shan

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Where is the Shaup family from?

You can see how Shaup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaup family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Shaup families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaup's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Shaup families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaup 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 Shaup ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shaup. 100% of Shaup women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shaup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaup 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Shaup. 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 84 military records available for the last name Shaup. For the veterans among your Shaup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaup lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Shaup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shaup in 1979 was 78, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shaup

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaup 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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