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Schroepel Family History

Schroepel 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: Schroedel, Schroeder, Schoedel, Schroedl, Schroeter, Schroepfer

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Where is the Schroepel family from?

You can see how Schroepel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schroepel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schroepel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Schroepel families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Schroepel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Schroepel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schroepel 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 55 census records available for the last name Schroepel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schroepel 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Schroepel. 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 Schroepel. For the veterans among your Schroepel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schroepel lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Schroepel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Schroepel in 1975 was 73, and 95 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schroepel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schroepel 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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