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Krup Family History

Krup 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: Krug, Krupp, Krupa, Krum, Kruk, Krul, Krump, Keup, Kaup, Krus

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Where is the Krup family from?

You can see how Krup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krup family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Krup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Krup family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Krup's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Krup families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Krup 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 Krup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Sewing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krup. 50% of Krup men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Krup women worked as a Sewing.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing
    100%

What Krup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 979 census records available for the last name Krup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krup 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 453 immigration records available for the last name Krup. 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 182 military records available for the last name Krup. For the veterans among your Krup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krup lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Krup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Krup in 1958 was 60, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Krup

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Krup 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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