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Schoepner Family History

Schoepner Name 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: Schoeppner, Schoener, Scheiner, Schopper, Schreiner, Scheper

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Where is the Schoepner family from?

You can see how Schoepner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schoepner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schoepner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Schoepner families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Schoepner's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Schoepner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schoepner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schoepner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Schoepner. 100% of Schoepner 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Schoepner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schoepner 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Schoepner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Schoepner. For the veterans among your Schoepner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schoepner lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Schoepner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Schoepner in 1973 was 90, and 81 in 2001.

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