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Schrope Family History

Schrope 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: Schropp, Schrage, Schrock, Strope, Schroder, Schopp, Schopf, Schroen

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Where is the Schrope family from?

You can see how Schrope families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schrope family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schrope families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Schrope families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Schrope's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Schrope families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schrope 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 Schrope ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schrope. 40% of Schrope men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

What Schrope family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schrope. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schrope 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Schrope. 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 205 military records available for the last name Schrope. For the veterans among your Schrope ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schrope lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Schrope life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Schrope in 1958 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schrope

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schrope 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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