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Schoap Family History

Schoap 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: Schaap, Schopp, Schoop, Schomp, Schaar, Schlup, Schwab, Scholl

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Where is the Schoap family from?

You can see how Schoap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoap family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Schoap families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Schoap family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoap's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schoap families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoap surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Schoap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoap 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Schoap. 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 56 military records available for the last name Schoap. For the veterans among your Schoap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoap lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Schoap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Schoap in 1970 was 75, and 72 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schoap

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoap 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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