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Schroepfer Family History

Schroepfer Surname Meaning

German (Schröpfer): variant of Schrepfer.

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


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Where is the Schroepfer family from?

You can see how Schroepfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schroepfer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schroepfer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Schroepfer families living in Iowa. This was about 26% of all the recorded Schroepfer's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schroepfer families in 1880.
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What did your Schroepfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schroepfer. 30% of Schroepfer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Schroepfer women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Schroepfer were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Schroepfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schroepfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schroepfer 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Schroepfer. 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 513 military records available for the last name Schroepfer. For the veterans among your Schroepfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schroepfer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Schroepfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Schroepfer in 1955 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schroepfer 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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