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Wupper Family History

Wupper 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: Kupper, Tupper, Dupper, Wipper, Pepper, Tipper, Kopper, Hopper

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Where is the Wupper family from?

You can see how Wupper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wupper family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wupper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Wupper families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wupper's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Wupper families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wupper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Wupper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wupper 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Wupper. 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 115 military records available for the last name Wupper. For the veterans among your Wupper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wupper lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Wupper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wupper in 1962 was 66, and 84 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wupper 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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