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Skopp Family History

Skopp 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: Kopp, Skop, Sopp, Stopp, Stoop, Knopp, Popp, Kropp, Kopf, Copp

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Where is the Skopp family from?

You can see how Skopp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Skopp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Skopp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Skopp family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Skopp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Skopp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Skopp 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 Skopp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Skopp. 36% of Skopp men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Skopp women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Skopp were Proprietor and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Proprietor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Skopp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 653 census records available for the last name Skopp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Skopp 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Skopp. 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 221 military records available for the last name Skopp. For the veterans among your Skopp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Skopp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Skopp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Skopp in 1963 was 60, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Skopp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Skopp 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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