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Paup Family History

Paup Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Paup family from?

You can see how Paup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paup family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paup families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Paup families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Paup's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Paup families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paup 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 Paup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paup. 24% of Paup men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Paup women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paup were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Paup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Paup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paup 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Paup. 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 428 military records available for the last name Paup. For the veterans among your Paup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paup lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Paup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Paup in 1959 was 33, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paup

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paup 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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