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Cupler Family History

Cupler 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: Cuyler, Cutler, Dupler, Culler, Curler, Fuller, Butler, Buller

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Where is the Cupler family from?

You can see how Cupler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cupler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cupler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 33 Cupler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 94% of all the recorded Cupler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cupler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cupler 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 Cupler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cupler. 50% of Cupler men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Cupler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cupler were Miner and Secretary. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Miner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
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Census Records

There are 895 census records available for the last name Cupler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cupler 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Cupler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 93 military records available for the last name Cupler. For the veterans among your Cupler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cupler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cupler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cupler in 1962 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

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