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Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Look, Soukup, Loup, Looker, Loop, Hook, Lock, Rook, Prokop, Loftus

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Where is the Lookup family from?

You can see how Lookup families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lookup family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lookup families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Lookup family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Lookup's in USA. New York had the highest population of Lookup families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lookup 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 Lookup ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lookup. 100% of Lookup women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 218 census records available for the last name Lookup. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lookup 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Lookup. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Lookup. For the veterans among your Lookup ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lookup lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Lookup life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Lookup in 1967 was 84, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lookup 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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