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Zup Family History

Zup 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: Zur, Zuk, Zug, Lu, Yu, Ku, Wu, Xu, Zhu, Fu

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Where is the Zup family from?

You can see how Zup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zup family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Zup families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Zup family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Zup's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Zup families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zup ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Zup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zup 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Zup. 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 33 military records available for the last name Zup. For the veterans among your Zup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zup lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Zup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Zup in 1966 was 68, and 77 in 1996.

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