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Lupu Family History

Lupu Surname Meaning

Romanian: nickname from lupu ‘wolf’ (from Latin lupus). It may also be from the old personal name Lupu with the same meaning.

Jewish (from Romania): translation (see above) of the personal name Wolf ‘wolf’.

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


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Where is the Lupu family from?

You can see how Lupu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lupu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Lupu families living in Michigan. This was about 22% of all the recorded Lupu's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Lupu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lupu 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 Lupu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Manicurist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lupu. 38% of Lupu men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Lupu women worked as a Manicurist.

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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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Trimmsawcutter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manicurist
    100%

What Lupu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 791 census records available for the last name Lupu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lupu 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 728 immigration records available for the last name Lupu. 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 195 military records available for the last name Lupu. For the veterans among your Lupu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lupu lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Lupu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lupu in 1960 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lupu 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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