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Upp Family History

Upp Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Opp .

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


Similar surnames: Opp, App, Bupp, Ubl, Hupp, Cupp, Sapp, Mapp, Uhr, Po

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Where is the Upp family from?

You can see how Upp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Upp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Upp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Upp families living in Yukon Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Upp's in Canada. Yukon Territory had the highest population of Upp families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Upp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Upp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Upp. 19% of Upp men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Upp women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Upp were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Waitress
    13%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Upp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Upp 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 303 immigration records available for the last name Upp. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Upp. For the veterans among your Upp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Upp lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Upp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Upp in 1958 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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