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Harrup Family History

Harrup Surname Meaning

English: variant of Harrop. Probably an altered form of German Harruff.

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


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Where is the Harrup family from?

You can see how Harrup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Harrup family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Harrup families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Harrup families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Harrup's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Harrup families in 1911.
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What did your Harrup ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Harrup. 12% of Harrup men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Harrup women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Harrup were Agricultural Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Butcher
    8%
  • Iron Foundry Labourer
    8%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Harrup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Harrup 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Harrup. 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 651 military records available for the last name Harrup. For the veterans among your Harrup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Harrup lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Harrup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Harrup in 1957 was 23, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Harrup 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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