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Virshup Family History

Virshup 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: Bishop, Virtue, Biskup, Winship, Northup, Hirsh, Kirsh, Fisher

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Where is the Virshup family from?

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

What did your Virshup ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Virshup ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Virshup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Virshup 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Virshup. 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 12 military records available for the last name Virshup. For the veterans among your Virshup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Virshup lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Virshup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Virshup in 1969 was 57, and 101 in 2002.

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