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Schoeppner Family History

Schoeppner Surname Meaning

South German (Schöppner): from an agent noun derived from Middle High German schope (from Italian giubba, modern German Joppe) denoting a kind of overcoat, hence a metonymic occupational name for a maker of such coats.

North German (Schöppner): occupational name for a juryman (see Schoepp).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Schoeppner family from?

You can see how Schoeppner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoeppner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoeppner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Schoeppner families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoeppner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Schoeppner families in 1880.
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What did your Schoeppner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Factory Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schoeppner. 22% of Schoeppner men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schoeppner women worked as a Factory Hand.

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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
    22%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Spring Fitter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Hand
    100%

What Schoeppner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 931 census records available for the last name Schoeppner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoeppner 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Schoeppner. 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 365 military records available for the last name Schoeppner. For the veterans among your Schoeppner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoeppner lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Schoeppner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Schoeppner in 1944 was 35, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schoeppner 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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