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Schnoper Family History

Schnoper Surname Meaning

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: Schopper, Schipper, Scholer, Schomer, Schroder, Schneier, Scheper

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Where is the Schnoper family from?

You can see how Schnoper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schnoper family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schnoper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schnoper family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Schnoper's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schnoper families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schnoper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Schnoper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Schnoper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schnoper 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Schnoper. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Schnoper. For the veterans among your Schnoper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schnoper lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Schnoper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Schnoper in 1967 was 77, and 66 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schnoper 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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