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Schper Family History

Schper 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: Scher, Scheer, Schier, Scheper, Schwer, Schoer, Schaer, Schaper

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Where is the Schper family from?

You can see how Schper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schper family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Schper family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schper's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Schper families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schper 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 40 census records available for the last name Schper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schper 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Schper. 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 2 military records available for the last name Schper. For the veterans among your Schper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schper lifespan?

Average Schper life expectancy in 1996 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schper 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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