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Cuperus Name Meaning

Dutch: Latinized form of the occupational name Kuiper ‘cooper’. Compare Kuperus .

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


Similar surnames: Capers, Cyrus, Kuper, Prus, Couper, Cuervo, Peres, Dupere, Petrus

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Where is the Cuperus family from?

You can see how Cuperus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuperus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cuperus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cuperus families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cuperus's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Cuperus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cuperus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cuperus ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Cuperus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuperus 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Cuperus. 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 35 military records available for the last name Cuperus. For the veterans among your Cuperus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuperus lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Cuperus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cuperus in 1961 was 51, and 76 in 2002.

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