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Hartup Name Meaning

English (Kent Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire): possibly a nickname from Middle English hert-top from hert ‘hart’ + top ‘uppermost part of a deer's antlers’.

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


Similar surnames: Harrup, Hart, Harp, Harty, Harcum, Harju, Startup, Harton, Hartz

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Where is the Hartup family from?

You can see how Hartup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hartup family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hartup families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Hartup families living in Kent. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hartup's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hartup families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hartup surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hartup ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hartup. 34% of Hartup men worked as a Heavy Worker and 87% of Hartup women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hartup were Labourer and House Duties (unpaid). .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Heavy Worker
    34%
  • Dairy Farmer
    34%
  • Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • House Duties (unpaid)
    5%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Hartup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hartup 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Hartup. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 249 military records available for the last name Hartup. For the veterans among your Hartup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hartup lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hartup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Hartup in 1963 was 65, and 66 in 2004.

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