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Weatherup Family History

Weatherup Name Meaning

Scottish and English: habitational name of uncertain etymology from a lost place in the Scottish Borders or Northumberland. There is also a lost place of this name near Debenham (Suffolk) which may or may not have contributed to the surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Weatherly, Weathers, Weatherby, Feather, Weatherman, Heatherly

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Where is the Weatherup family from?

You can see how Weatherup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weatherup family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Weatherup families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Weatherup families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Weatherup's in USA. New York had the highest population of Weatherup families in 1880.
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What did your Weatherup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Weatherup. 60% of Weatherup men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Weatherup women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Cheese Maker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weatherup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weatherup 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 580 immigration records available for the last name Weatherup. 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 213 military records available for the last name Weatherup. For the veterans among your Weatherup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weatherup lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Weatherup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Weatherup in 1965 was 72, and 71 in 2004.

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