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Thorup Family History

Thorup Surname Meaning

Danish and Swedish: habitational name from a place so named in Denmark or various places called Torup.

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


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Where is the Thorup family from?

You can see how Thorup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorup family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thorup families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Thorup families living in Hampshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Thorup's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Thorup families in 1891.
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What did your Thorup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thorup. 19% of Thorup men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Thorup women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thorup were Foreman and Clerk.

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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%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Foreman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    38%
  • Secretary
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thorup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorup 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Thorup. 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 289 military records available for the last name Thorup. For the veterans among your Thorup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorup lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Thorup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Thorup in 1949 was 56, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorup 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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