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Weirup Family History

Weirup 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: Weir, Bearup, Westrup, Weigum, Weikum, Wei, Wein, Weith, Wear, Weiss

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Where is the Weirup family from?

You can see how Weirup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weirup family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Weirup families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Weirup's in USA. California had the highest population of Weirup families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weirup 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 Weirup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weirup. 56% of Weirup men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    56%
  • Bosher Maker Machine Attendant
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Weirup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Weirup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weirup 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Weirup. 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 54 military records available for the last name Weirup. For the veterans among your Weirup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weirup lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Weirup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Weirup in 1967 was 77, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weirup

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weirup 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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