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Arrup Family History

Arrup Name 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: Harrup, Arras, Argue, Troup, Arrow, Arauz, Harrop, Borup, Arruda

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Where is the Arrup family from?

You can see how Arrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Arrup family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Arrup families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Arrup's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Arrup families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Arrup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Arrup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Arrup. 100% of Arrup men worked as a Manager. .

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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

  • Manager
    100%
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Arrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Arrup 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Arrup. 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 8 military records available for the last name Arrup. For the veterans among your Arrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Arrup lifespan?

Average Arrup life expectancy in 1980 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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