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Schopps Family History

Schopps 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: Schopp, Schoppe, Schepps, Schepis, Schopper, Tschopp, Copps, Scholes

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Where is the Schopps family from?

You can see how Schopps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schopps family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schopps families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Schopps family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schopps's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Schopps families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schopps 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 187 census records available for the last name Schopps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schopps 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Schopps. 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 26 military records available for the last name Schopps. For the veterans among your Schopps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schopps lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Schopps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Schopps in 1972 was 81, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schopps 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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