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Herup Family History

Herup Surname 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: Herod, Heron, Harp, Hertz, Herre, Herr, Herdt, Herd, Bearup, Borup

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Where is the Herup family from?

You can see how Herup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herup family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Herup family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herup's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Herup families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Herup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herup 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Herup. 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 7 military records available for the last name Herup. For the veterans among your Herup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herup lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Herup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Herup in 1970 was 81, and 39 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herup ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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