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Schlup Family History

Schlup Name Meaning

Swiss German: topographic name for someone living near a hole in a hedge or a fence used as a shortcut from Middle High German slupf. Compare Sloop .

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


Similar surnames: Schaul, Schlepp, Schelp, Schur, Schaub, Schlipf, Schlee, Schaum

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Where is the Schlup family from?

You can see how Schlup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlup family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 33 Schlup families living in Missouri. This was about 46% of all the recorded Schlup's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schlup families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schlup. 37% of Schlup 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Operator
    12%
  • Farm Helper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Schlup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlup 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 448 immigration records available for the last name Schlup. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 319 military records available for the last name Schlup. For the veterans among your Schlup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlup lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schlup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Schlup in 1963 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

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