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Sukup Family History

Sukup Surname Meaning

North German: nickname for a stubborn man from Middle Low German sū ‘sow’ + kop ‘head’.

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


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Where is the Sukup family from?

You can see how Sukup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sukup family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sukup families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Sukup families living in Nebraska. This was about 22% of all the recorded Sukup's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Sukup families in 1920.
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What did your Sukup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sukup. 41% of Sukup men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Sukup women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sukup were Blacksmith and Maid.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Blacksmith
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Sukup family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Sukup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sukup 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Sukup. 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 319 military records available for the last name Sukup. For the veterans among your Sukup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sukup lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sukup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sukup in 1958 was 76, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sukup 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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