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Kaarup Family History

Kaarup 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: Karp, Bearup, Knaup, Harrup, Kaup, Kamp, Karas, Haar, Knapp, Harp

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Where is the Kaarup family from?

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

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Kaarup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Kaarup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaarup 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Kaarup. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kaarup. For the veterans among your Kaarup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaarup lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kaarup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kaarup in 1963 was 71, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaarup

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kaarup 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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