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Barrup Family History

Barrup 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: Barrus, Harrup, Barre, Barr, Barrow, Barry, Barra, Barron, Barnum

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Where is the Barrup family from?

You can see how Barrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Barrup family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Barrup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Barrup families living in New York. This was about 72% of all the recorded Barrup's in USA. New York had the highest population of Barrup families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Barrup 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 Barrup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Barrup. 50% of Barrup men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Barrup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Barrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Barrup 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Barrup. 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 36 military records available for the last name Barrup. For the veterans among your Barrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Barrup lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Barrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Barrup in 1964 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Barrup 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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