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Phaup Family History

Phaup Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Fawhope in Teviothead (Roxburghshire). The placename is from Scots faw ‘speckled variegated’ + hope ‘nook (small) enclosed valley’. The surname reflects the traditional local pronunciation of the placename.

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


Similar surnames: Harp, Paul, Haug, Hau, Pfau, Thau, Haupt, Pau, Haut, Uphaus

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Where is the Phaup family from?

You can see how Phaup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phaup family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Phaup families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Phaup families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Phaup's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Phaup families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phaup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Phaup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Phaup. 34% of Phaup men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Phaup women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Phaup were Labourer and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Phaup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phaup 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Phaup. 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 419 military records available for the last name Phaup. For the veterans among your Phaup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phaup lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Phaup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Phaup in 1956 was 56, and 72 in 2003.

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